Post-divorce, a common question partners tend to ask, ‘is my ex entitled to a share of my future earnings?’ Picture this: you’ve gone through a divorce and face the prospect of having much lower earning…
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…
Morrisons data leak: businesses leaders left waiting on liability decision for malicious employee actions
Employers are responsible for maintaining the security of employee data, such as names, addresses, bank accounts and so on – but what if a trusted member of staff deliberately and maliciously leaks this information? Should…
Holidaymakers’ personal injury claim backfires based on social media evidence
A couple recently got into hot water after alleging that they contracted food poisoning on holiday. Holiday provider Jet2 received witness statements from holidaymakers Karl and Laura Hughes, submitted via the couple’s lawyers, in line…
What the oldest person to claim unfair dismissal teaches us about employment law
An 88-year-old woman has brought a case of unfair dismissal against an NHS trust, making her the oldest person to bring an age discrimination case in the UK. Eileen Jolly, an NHS secretary at Royal…
Why businesses need to take party season seriously
Senior partner dismissed and fined after drunken sexual behaviour with colleague A recent high-profile employment law case could prompt more businesses to adopt policies on how their staff should behave when drinking with colleagues, even…