News & Events
A lesson on the importance of dealing with financial claims on divorce
Posted in News by Eleanora Newbery on 20th May 2013
Computer Frustration – Grounds for Dismissal?
Posted in News by Catherine Daw on 16th May 2013
The Claimant in the case of Lund -v- St Edmunds School seems to have experienced the same frustration we all do from time to time when IT equipment seems to be conspiring against us and this formed the basis of an ET case in the Ashford Tribunal.
Mr Lund worked in a school from 1991 until his dismissal in October 2010 and was frustrated with the computer equipment provided. It was replaced but he was still not happy. The EAT judgment indicated “there came a time when Mr Lund dismantled the system, and refused to allow the consultant who had been engaged to report on his teaching to observe his class. Shortly after that, Mr Lund did not go in to work for a few days because of stress. On his return to work on 18 June 2010, he was suspended on full pay.” I think we can all feel a degree of sympathy for Mr Lund as there are times when we might all like to dismantle our computer systems.
Taking the stress out of moving
Posted in News by Clare Pullinger on 14th May 2013
Buying and selling property can be a stressful and confusing business but Brachers can guide you through the transaction process with ease. Brachers’ Property Solicitor Clare Pullinger outlines a few things you may need to know. This article featured in the Kent Messenger in April 2013.
Guidance on Cosmetic Tooth Whitening Laws
Posted in News by Kelly Ratcliffe on 14th May 2013
To bring UK law in line with EU requirements, The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 came into force on 31 October 2012.
The legal position on cosmetic tooth whitening in England and Wales is now as follows:
Employee Shareholder Status – employee, shareholder, or something in between?
Posted in News by Gemma Herrick on 13th May 2013
Following much to-ing and fro-ing between the House of Lords and Parliament, the Growth and Infrastructure Bill has now received Royal Assent (and has become the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013). This Act contained the innovative provisions for new employee shareholder status. This status will be added to the list of existing workplace statuses, such as employees, workers and the self-employed.
Child abduction: what parents can do
Posted in News by Stephen Smith on 13th May 2013
Stephen Smith, Head of Family discusses the growing problem of international child abduction and what parents can do. The article featured on Times Online.
Queen’s Speech contains new measures for Employment Law
Posted in News by Gemma Herrick on 10th May 2013
This week the Queen has announced the Government’s legislative programme for the new Parliamentary session. It includes certain proposals which will have an impact on employers and Employment Law.
The proposals announced by the Queen were as follows:
Valuation of dental claims – negligent extraction
Posted in News by Kelly Ratcliffe on 8th May 2013
There are various aspects of dental treatment that can give rise to a claim for compensation. This article considers the common costs associated with negligent extraction of a tooth.