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Social Care Reform Plan

23rd September 2021

A new social care reform plan in the form of a Social Care levy has been voted in by MPs to reform the Adult Social Care System.

10 things to know before buying your first house

17th August 2021

Buying your first house is an incredibly exciting time, however, there are a lot of things to consider before making the purchase.
This article explains 10 things you should know before buying your first house.

Solicitors in Macclesfield, Buxton, Holmes Chapel and Whaley Bridge

10th August 2021

Did you know that we have offices across Derbyshire and the North West?

We are proud to offer our clients unrivalled levels of client care in a wide range of legal services. You can learn more about where we are located and the services we provide below.

Keep your motorcycle safe with these top tips

21st July 2021

As specialist motorcycle accident solicitors we have often shared tips on how to stay safe whilst on a motorcycle, including our infographic about motorcycle road safety and motorcycle injuries in the UK.

Covid-19 – Unfair dismissal

7th July 2021

The employment tribunals have handed down more judgments this month in relation to Covid-19 related dismissals. In Accattatis v Fortuna Group, the employee worked for a company which sold PPE. In March and April 2020, he told his employer he was uncomfortable travelling on public transport and working in the office.

Unfair dismissal – illegality

7th July 2021

Parties to an employment contract where illegal activity has occurred may be prevented from bringing employment related claims. Where an employment contract has been entered into lawfully, but then illegally performed, the enforceability of the contract will depend on the parties’ knowledge of, and active participation in, the illegal conduct.

Disability – Long Covid

6th July 2021

The TUC has called for long Covid to be recognised as a disability and an occupational disease so that workers can access legal protection and compensation. Their survey of more than 3500 workers, all of whom said they had contracted Covid-19, found that nearly a third have experienced symptoms for more than a year and 95 per cent have been left with ongoing symptoms.

Should employers be allowed to fire and rehire?

7th July 2021

Should employers be allowed to fire and rehire? In economically hard times, or when a business is restructuring, the ability to change employment terms can be an essential tool. The law does not allow an employer to change employment terms unilaterally, so giving lawful notice and offering a new contract in return is a safer option. It does create a dismissal though, which may be unfair. Unfair dismissals are often defended on the basis of SOSR – some other substantial reason – but the business need only have a ‘sound business reason’ for the contract change, as well as behaving reasonably overall. Is banning a perfectly legitimate process – lawfully ending one contract and offering another – really the answer?

Indirect Discrimination

6th July 2021

Indirect discrimination occurs when an employer applies a provision, criterion or practice (PCP) to all employees which disadvantages a group of people who share a protected characteristic (such as race or sex).

Sex discrimination

6th July 2021

Direct discrimination happens if an employer treats an employee less favourably than it treats others because of sex. A female employee would need to show that she has been treated less favourably than a real or hypothetical comparator of the opposite sex whose circumstances are not materially different to hers.