September 2010
Tribunal claims increase by over 50%
Economy blamed as number of employment cases rises in 2009-10.
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Pearson Hinchliffe Solicitor's provide advice on employment law issues to help employees protect their rights in the workplace and where necessary represent them at employment and industrial tribunals.
Our Employment Law team is made up of qualified solicitors specialising in providing advice and representation on all aspects of Employment Law including: discipline and grievances, unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, bullying, redundancy, compromise agreements, breech of contract, parental rights, TUPE, non-payment of wages and benefits.
Costs
We offer a free half-hour first interview, thereafter a fixed hourly rate so that costs are always well controlled. We will always seek to minimise the cost to the client though our efficient case management system, by maintaining good communications and by requesting the relevant documents from the client well in advance.
In some cases, where we think the chances of gaining compensation are high enough, we may offer to work for clients on a 'no win, no fee' basis.
In all cases, whether or not they are taken forward, you can expect straightforward information and advice on your rights, an assessment on the relative merits of the case and an idea of the likely associated costs.
What next?
If you would like to speak to a friendly solicitor about your situation, please contact Mike Pitt on 0161 785 3500 or 0800 587 0518 or e-mail michael.pitt@pearson-hinchliffe.co.uk
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.
MoreSeptember 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).
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.