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‘Contract guarantees get a 21st century make-over’ say commercial solicitors, chester
Friday, May 18th, 2012
A 300 year old Act of Parliament has been brought into the 21st century with a ruling by the Court of Appeal on how it applies to email communication, in a judgement that sounds a warning bell for companies negotiating contract guarantees.
Employment Law Update – Minimum Wage Increase
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
The minimum wage is set to increase in October 2012. For workers aged 21 years and over it will rise from £6.08 to £6.19 per hour.
The rate for those aged 18 to 20 will not increase, remaining at £4.98 per hour. Neither will the rate for those aged 16 up to 18 which remains at £3.68.
Chester Solicitor – High Court Enforcement – Enforcement of Tribunal Awards
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
In 2012-11, 1499 Tribunal awards and ACAS settlements were passed to High Court Enforcement Officers to enforce. Of these, 28% were paid in full, 3% were paid in part, 4% were paid in instalments, 3% were ongoing and 10% were being investigated further. Read More
Chester Solicitor – Employment Law News – TUPE Cases provide further clarity for employers
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
The EAT has given judgment in two unrelated TUPE claims which provide further examples of how tribunals will view the operation of TUPE. Read More
‘On yer ‘ead – scoring a goal for career freedom ‘ Employment Solicitors Chester discuss Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts
Monday, March 26th, 2012
Like Wayne Rooney, everyone has the right to reap the benefits of their career success, and employers cannot stall the progress of key employees by imposing conditions after someone moves on – it’s got to be in their contract, and even so any restriction has to be reasonable.