An employment tribunal has ruled that a bank manager was discriminated against and unfairly dismissed from his role following mistakenly locking a customer in a branch for three hours due to the effects of his…
Climbing the ranks – law firm secretary progresses to trainee solicitor
Former secretary at Hutchinson Thomas, Kiani Eccleston, has recently been promoted to trainee solicitor, following her commitment to excel and progress in her career. Kiani started as a secretary for Hutchinson Thomas, a law firm…
Solicitor at local law firm takes on IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange programme in Croatia
Property Solicitor, Rachel Hurford, at Neath-based law firm, Hutchinson Thomas, took part in the IMRF Lifeboat Crew Exchange programme in Croatia at the end of September (21-28 September). Rachel has been a volunteer crew member…
Partner at law firm celebrates Silver Jubilee anniversary
Partner Paul Bennett at Hutchinson Thomas, a law firm with offices based in Swansea and Neath, is celebrating being reaccredited to the Law Society Personal Injury Panel, making this achievement specifically special as it was…
Asda heads to supreme court over equal pay dispute
Now we are in an era where companies are forced to publish their gender pay gap, employers could be forgiven for thinking that gender pay reporting has superseded pre-existing equal pay laws, however this could…
Inheritance case ruling based on which parent died first
A recent inheritance case between two stepsisters based on which of their parents passed away first has been determined by the High Court, which by using a 1925 law, ruled that the younger parent legally outlived…
Researching how to whistleblow can receive the same legal protection as whistleblowing
A recent case brought at an employment tribunal has shown that employees who look into how to blow the whistle on their employer can rely on the same legal protections as actual whistleblowers. Background to…
Rugby and the law – a continuing passion at Hutchinson Thomas
Rugby has a long-standing history at Hutchinson Thomas, with the Neath-based firm’s founding partner Lewis Cobden Thomas making two appearances playing for Wales during the 1880s. His legacy was maintained at the firm, with Lewis’…
Tribunal rules in favour of pregnant woman with working hours concern
A recent employment tribunal ruling has highlighted the cautiousness needed when dismissing a pregnant woman from employment, as well as the need to consider workers’ rights under Working Time Regulations. Background to the case Peart…
Amendment in employment tribunal claim leads to rejection
A recent employment appeal tribunal (EAT) case, E.ON Control Solutions Ltd v Caspall, has highlighted that employment claims can be rejected following previously being allowed to be amended. It is viewed that the employment tribunal…