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 […]
