September 2010
Equality Act 2010: main provisions come into force 01 October
The Government Equalities Office announces “the vast majority” of the Act applies from the first wave of implementation.
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2010
A third of SME bosses are unaware of their employment law obligations, says BIS.
23rd February 2010
A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) study uncovers employers’ poor knowledge and management of responsibilities.
New Guidance on Fit Notes published today
19th February 2010
Guidance on plans to replace sick notes with fit notes is now available to employers from the Department for Work and Pensions.
CIPD predicts public sector recession
15th February 2010
The UK economy is facing more redundancies, with substantial cuts expected in the public sector, report says.
Oldham Construction Companies Begin to Re-Build After Recession
4th February 2010
In an unprecedented move, a group of Oldham-based companies are joining forces to help conquer the effects of the recession.
Business leaders are more optimistic about 2010
2nd February 2010
But it's all relative.
Pre-Budget Report checklist
2nd February 2010
This checklist highlights some of the key issues from the Pre-Budget Report that are likely to have an impact on small businesses.
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September 2010
Equal pay guidance issued to SMEs
New free on-line tool allows firms to calculate equal pay gap.
MoreAugust 2010
The insured has the freedom to choose own lawyer
FSA clarifies that legal expenses insurance must not limit freedom to choose a lawyer.
MoreAugust 2010
Plans for additional paternity rights appear under threat
Uncertainty as Theresa May signals Coalition rethink of policy on parents' rights to leave, due to come in to force in April 2011.
MoreJuly 2010
Compulsory retirement age to be axed from October 2011
The Government has today launched a consultation on its proposal to scrap the Default Retirement Age (DRA).
MoreJuly 2010
Acas launches guidance on holiday rights as summer requests step up
Employers get advice on balancing requests for time off and their business needs at popular holiday times.
MoreAugust 2010
How to Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing
A recent presentation by Employment solicitor, Susan Mayall, setting out the stages for handling a disciplinary, referencing the ACAS Code of Conduct.
July 2010
Recent Case Study: Doing Battle in the Boardroom
How Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law helped members of the Board of Directors achieve the outcome they sought in their boardroom dispute with a senior executive director.
May 2010
How the Mergers & Acquisitions team helped Lanes Group PLC achieve their LAS sell-off
Drainage specialists dispose £12.3 million majority stake in Lanes Assistance Services.
March 2010
PH Employment Direct
The Employment team at Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law have created PH Employment Direct - a user-friendly and simple service that gives you access to the best advice at the end of a phone 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
February 2010
Oldham Construction Sector
On 3 February 2010 Corporate Commercial partner Roger Hinchliffe delivered a presentation entitled, ‘Joint Ventures’ to the Oldham Construction Sector group.
January 2010
Debt Recovery Service
With our specialist commercial Debt Recovery service you can significantly increase the speed and likelihood of recovering the money owed to your business.
October 2009
M&A Opportunities
A live selection of current assignments offered by Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law or those of our professional partner organisation,
August 2008
Franbar Holdings Limited –v- Patel and Others
Concerning the Derivative Actions introduced by the Companies Act 2006.