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February 2012
Putting lawyers in touch with the youth of Oldham
Pearson Hinchliffe partner, Michael Pitt, takes over as 2012 Oldham Law Association President.
MorePlans for additional paternity rights appear under threat
3rd August 2010
The Additional Paternity Leave (and pay) Regulations, which will allow fathers to take a longer period of paternity leave, could be amended or even now shelved by the Coalition Government.
The new paternity leave rules, due to come into force in April 2011, will give a father whose baby is due on or after 3 April 2011 the right to take up to 26 weeks’ of paternity leave by swapping leave with the mother but only when she has returned to work, and then not before the baby is 20 weeks old.
However, commentators believe the Government is now looking at a different system of parental leave.
Recently, when asked in Parliament about the planned implementation of the 2010 Regulations, Theresa May, Minister for Women and Equalities, said:
“We are looking into how we can avoid constantly requiring businesses to effect innovations, and we are examining the timetabling of the additional paternity leave and flexible parental leave regulations.”
The Coalition Government is thought to favour instead a more radical approach and could be preparing to drop the approaching additional paternity leave scheme for a more far-reaching scheme offering parents greater flexibility over how and when they should share parental leave.
Susan Mayall, Employment Solicitor at Pearson Hinchliffe, commented:
“Many employers have been preparing themselves for the new maternity and paternity leave rights in terms of pay and planning additional resource to cover absences. Given the Minister’s recent statement I would suggest greater caution until clearer more decisive guidance is issued by the Government as to its plans. In the interim period employers should get advice from an employment law specialist on what their own position ought to be.”
For further information on employment law issues, please contact Employment Solicitor, Susan Mayall, using the details below.
January 2012
Company and commercial law reforms to reduce red tape
Companies of all shapes and sizes have been asked for their views on how to tackle unnecessary bureaucracy in company and commercial law.
MoreJanuary 2012
Increase in unfair dismissal qualifying period will apply only to new employees
From 6 April 2012 the qualifying period of service for making a claim increases from one to two years.
MoreJanuary 2012
Maximum compensation for unfair dismissal increases from 1 February 2012
Annual revision of employment tribunal award limits and other amounts payable under employment legislation.
MoreDecember 2011
Health and safety laws to be cut by half
Government plans to slash health and safety red tape will mean substantial savings for small firms, business groups have said.
MoreNovember 2011
Weight Watchers case: the importance to employers of employment status.
The Upper Tier Tribunal holds 1,700 ‘leaders’ at Weight Watchers were employees for tax purposes.
MoreSeptember 2011
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.
June 2011
ACAS Advice leaflet “Holidays and Holiday Pay”
Download the guidance covering arrangements for holidays and holiday pay.
October 2010
Recent Case Study: Commercial Landlord and Tenant - An Authorised Guarantee Agreement
Authorised Guarantee Agreements keep the original tenant on the hook in case a third party assignee defaults; they should be drafted with care.
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.