Bolt drivers win right to minimum wage and holiday pay: what it means for you?
On 8th November 2024, the Employment Tribunal (‘ET’) handed down a ruling, important for thousands of Bolt drivers. It confirmed they are not self-employed contractors running their own business but “workers” The ruling came after a three-week hearing in the ET and impacts all of the 100,000-plus drivers working with Bolt across 19 UK cities, […]
Estate Planning
When you instruct Fairmont Legal to draft your will, we want to ensure that estate planning is dealt with in the best interests of both you and your loved ones. Estate planning looks at how your estate on death can be passed onto your loved ones in the most tax efficient way or provisions made […]
Employment Law – Changes Announced in The King’s Speech
The Labour party’s general election manifesto, published on 13 June 2024, made a commitment to introduce legislation within 100 days of coming into power to implement proposals for employment rights as set out in Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People. In his speech, the King announced the Government’s legislative programme […]
Does Football Coming Home Mean Staff Are Staying Home?
Let’s be honest, even the most ardent England fan didn’t expect to be watching the Three Lions making a second successive attempt at Euro-glory on Sunday. Suddenly, we face a potential pandemic of illnesses on Monday morning as the nation recovers from an evening of celebrating or (hopefully not) commiserating. So as an employer, how […]
Fairmont Legal named in the Pro Bono Recognition List 2024
Fairmont Legal is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List published on 17th June 2024. Set up under the sponsorship of the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Committee, endorsed by the Lady Chief Justice and with the support of the Law Society, Bar Council and all major pro bono legal organisations, the Recognition List celebrates the […]
Fairmont Legal secures settlement for student fired by boss who claimed he had been radicalised & compared to killer
Fairmont Legal’s client’s claim has attracted considerable press attention and the case has been reported in all the major newspapers, including the Independent, BBC, Daily Mail, The Standard, Perspective, Press & Journal and 5 Pillars Waqas Rai, a former student lab assistant has received a financial settlement from his former employer, Micropathology Ltd, following allegations […]
5 tips on navigating redundancy
Navigating a redundancy can be challenging; it can leave you feeling confused and anxious and you may feel as though there’s no one to turn to. If you are finding it difficult to navigate through this uncertain time and are unsure about what steps to take next, you’re in the right place. Know Your […]
Legal Jargon 101: A Quick Guide
The world of law can sometimes feel difficult to navigate due to the unprecedented amount of legal jargon that one needs to decipher. At Fairmont, we prioritise transparency and want our clients to feel fully equipped with as much legal knowledge as possible. We believe familiarising yourself with legal jargon can help you navigate your […]
Your quick guide on navigating workplace disputes
Experiencing a workplace dispute can be challenging; the nature of the situation can leave you feeling lost and confused. If you feel as though you have no one to turn to, allow Fairmont to guide you through this uncertain time. We want our clients to feel fully equipped with the legal knowledge they need to […]
Wills: Debunking myths and Clarifying facts
Wills are important legal documents that allow you to dictate how your assets will be distributed after you pass away. At Fairmont, we want our clients to feel fully equipped with the knowledge they need to make informed legal decisions. We understand that there are several myths surrounding wills and we’re here to debunk some […]
