Under the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme the government will pay 80 percent of the wages of furloughed employees. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explains what this means for businesses. Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently…
Coronavirus: can children visit separated parents during restrictions?
Current government advice states that children of parents who are separated are able to move between households during the coronavirus restrictions, writes Meriel East, a partner at Hutchinson Thomas. The government’s swift implementation of rules…
Business continuity at Hutchinson Thomas
Hutchinson Thomas has been carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Our priority has been implementing measures to protect the health of our staff, their families, our clients and business colleagues, while ensuring we continue to…
Maternity discrimination: the problem that won’t go away
The law is very clear on issues of maternity discrimination – but the tribunals keep on coming. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explores why. Despite robust laws in the UK to prevent maternity discrimination,…
Hutchinson Thomas achieves Lexcel accreditation for the 18th consecutive year
Hutchinson Thomas is celebrating achieving its Lexcel accreditation for the 18th year in a row. In 2003 the firm became the first in Wales ever to achieve this accreditation, which recognises excellence in legal practice…
Forming a charity: the legal view
If you’re planning to start a charity, it’s important to follow the correct procedure to avoid any legal complications. Darren Davies, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, outlines the key legal considerations when founding a charity. If…
How to avoid disability discrimination tribunals by making reasonable adjustments
Swansea Solicitor Simon Thomas of Hutchinson Thomas, specialises in employment law cases. Here he explains why tribunals for disability discrimination can easily be avoided. A successful employee claim for disability discrimination never presents an employer in…
Veganism as a philosophical belief: what employers need to know
You may have seen the recent news coverage the recent court ruling that veganism is a philosophical belief and is therefore protected by law. But what are its implications? Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas,…
How a ‘pet nup’ could prevent distressing divorce battles over the custody of your pets
The Law Society is recommending that couples sign a “pet nup” to provide peace of mind over who will get custody of their pets if they divorce. A type of pre-nuptial agreement, the pet nup…
It’s “Divorce Day” on January 6. Here’s why Christmas drives so many to divorce
Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time when families come together and enjoy each other’s company. However, being forced to spend so much time together while also trying to organise festivities can become unbearably…