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Chester Solicitor Employment Law News – Employment Status and Illegality
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
In the case of Connolly v. Whitestone Solicitors a solicitor was offered employment with the firm but subsequently asked to be treated as self employed for tax purposes. He was paid a fixed profit share of £9,000 per quarter but he was under an obligation to perform work personally and the firm paid for his practising certificate and training. He subsequently left the firm and submitted a claim for unfair dismissal on the basis that he was an employee. Read More
University tests new retirement rules
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
A Scottish university has sparked a heated debate about the new laws abolishing the default retirement age by claiming in an email that their principal had retired – a claim that was initially hotly contested by the man himself. Read More
Chester Solicitor Gillian Crump discusses planning permission for outdoor buildings.
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Do I need planning permission for a pool house or other building in my garden, or for storage of oil etc for my central heating system? Read More