Employment

Craig Beevers had his employment claim against Mr Gerard Harvey, former CEO of the FMSB, thrown out of court on Friday (15 May) for failing to comply with mandatory Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) early conciliation procedures and because the Judge found there to no reasonable prospect of success. Allegations of scandalous conduct against…

A 34-year-old solicitor is to become one of the youngest lawyers in the country to head up the employment department of a major law firm. Joseph Nicholls, who has practised in employment law for eight years, continued his rapid rise by being appointed as Head of Employment at London firm Hodge Jones & Allen. Father-of-one…

It’s that time of year again: Christmas party season is nearly upon us, but employers should be aware that a hangover may not be all that they are left with once the party is over. Rhian Radia, head of employment law says that the three months after the Christmas period (the time limit to notify an…

Rhian Radia, head of the employment team at London law firm, Hodge Jones & Allen, reacting to yesterday’s decision that fees for those bringing employment tribunal claims have been ruled unlawful, says: “This is a huge decision for employees and a costly one for the Government. Not only will the Government have to pay back…

Businesses celebrating Christmas with a staff party should be aware of the potential employment claims that can go hand in hand with the festivities, warns law firm Hodge Jones & Allen. Rhian Radia, head of employment law at Hodge Jones & Allen says: “The three months after the Christmas period can be a busy time…