How A Mock Tribunal Highlights A Serious Problem For Employers
Employment Law Partner Mark Higgins shares his knowledge in another article for HR Aspects Magazine, this time about our mock tribunals. We ran a successful mock-up towards the end of 2013 to highlight...
View ArticleHow one firm’s ambition to force its workers to speak English faces collapse
Employment partner Mark Higgins contributes to the reporting of a retailer’s rules to make staff learn English. A decision taken by a Derbyshire-based firm to enforce English as the only spoken...
View Article“An Ageing Fool?…”– covering that age old problem
“An Ageing Fool?…” Mock Tribunal Kindly sponsored by Buckland Harvester Insurance Brokers, our third mock employment tribunal was extremely well-received by all who attended. With another ingenious...
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Posts for the position please – the effect of social media
Digital Marketing ExecutiveDigital Marketing Executive Chris Oatway comments on Channel 4’s Shut Your Facebook and explores the effect that social media and mobile devices have on our lifestyle and...
View ArticleBritish Gas salesman wins right to commission-based holiday pay
A sales consultant has succeeded in an attempt to ensure commission is taken into account by his employer when calculating holiday pay. The British Gas worker, listed in court documents as Mr Lock,...
View ArticleEmployers advised on World Cup issues
With the World Cup now underway, employers will doubtless be keen to ensure staff productivity does not dip as fans prepare to enjoy the festival of football that spans the next four weeks. Employment...
View ArticleHow Danish obesity debate could affect UK employment law
The case of 25-stone Danish childminder Karsten Kaltoft could potentially change UK employment law, as an EU court decides whether or not obesity can be considered a disability. Mr Kaltoft maintains he...
View ArticleWhat Can Construction Employers Learn From Attending A Mock Tribunal
Property Aspect’sMagazine in Manchester reports on our last mock tribunal and how it can link to the health and safety and employment laws and procedures of employers in the construction sector. “An...
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Tribunal Claims: Be Aware of the Bigger Picture
Mark Higgins, Employment Law PartnerVIDEO: Employment Partner’s Mark Higgins recently took some time out to speak to HR Aspects Magazine, providing some very valuable insights into with world of...
View ArticleChanges to employment law outlined in Queen’s Speech
Last week’s Queen’s Speech outlined amongst other things the conservative government’s plans to “reform trade unions and to protect essential public services against strike.” The proposed new laws...
View ArticleRalli Solicitors LLP Manchester Announce Launch of their new Responsive Website
In response to Googles new algorithm Ralli have announced the launch of their newly optimised website www.ralli.co.uk. Ralli Solicitors LLP are based in Manchester and London. Founded in 1973 by...
View ArticleWhat does the Bill of Rights mean to employment law?
The intention of the Conservatives to implement a British ‘Bill of Rights and Responsibilities’ in place of the Human Rights Act 1998 proved a contentious issue among the media and rival parties in the...
View ArticleSetting up a business? How an employment law solicitor can help you
Thinking of, or in the process of setting up your own business? Consulting an employment law solicitor could be one of the best initial decisions you make. Employment law is a complicated area and is...
View ArticleRalli Solicitors LLP join in the discussion on McKenzie Friends
A McKenzie friend assists a litigant in person in a court of law in England and Wales. A McKenzie does not need to be legally qualified. The crucial point is that litigants in person are entitled to...
View ArticleCameron wanting to opt-out of EU employment law
As part of negotiations of Britain’s EU membership David Cameron is hoping to opt out of EU employment directives, according to Conservative sources. John Major originally negotiated the opt-outs in...
View ArticleHarrods employee sues company for £1 million over cake sacking
A former employee of the world famous department store Harrods is claiming £1 million in compensation following his dismissal for allegedly eating a slice of cake. Restaurant Supervisor Juan Mackenzie,...
View ArticleCriminal barristers vote to join a protest by solicitors over cuts to legal...
The Criminal Bar Association (CBA), which has approximately 4,000 members in England and Wales, voted narrowly in favour of refusing to work on new cases paid at lower legal aid rates that came into...
View ArticleBullied teacher is awarded £1.5 million compensation pay-out
Following a lengthy 11-year battle with Durham County Council, teacher Karen Hall has been awarded compensation by an employment tribunal of £1.5 million for “continuous and relentless bullying”. Mrs...
View ArticleApp based taxi-booking firm Uber facing legal action in the UK
Taxi-booking firm Uber is facing legal action in the UK. The company operates a car hire smartphone app that connects passengers to drivers, passengers pay Uber for the journey Uber then passes on a...
View ArticleTake a look behind the scenes at Ralli solicitors llp
Here at Ralli solicitors llp we believe in thinking ‘outside of the box’. Our new interactive website offers an insight into Ralli, you can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Googleplus. If you want...
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