Clear Thinking
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Are CEOs subject to employee codes of conduct? A recent Tribunal decision confirmed that this is the case, even in large, multi-national organisations. After being asked to resign for failing to follow the company’s conduct…
An appeal of a financial remedy order by Mr Moher was dismissed by the Court of Appeal. It highlights the importance of disclosing your assets in order to receive a favourable outcome. Moher v Moher…