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The December Red Letter from Rachael Beresford

21 December 2012

Please click here to read the December Red Letter from Rachael Beresford.

Golden Rules for Employers in Dealing with the Social Media Explosion

Golden Rules for Employers in Dealing with the Social Media Explosion

30 November 2012
As social media is a relatively new phenomenon, there is limited case law on this subject at present with no clear guidance for employers to follow. However, by following our golden rules set out below, making your way through this digital minefield will be much more manageable.  Please click here to view.

UK Realises Goals of European Court Reform

UK Realises Goals of European Court Reform

29 May 2012

 On 19 and 20 April the Council of Europe held the High Level Conference on the Future of the European Court of Human Rights in Brighton (the "Conference"). Click here to read the full article.
 

Employment: New Takes on Existing Laws

26 April 2012
 
What does the States’ decision to introduce maternity leave and statutory maternity allowances mean for your business?
 
How will the proposals for population management affect the current housing licence regime?
 
When might you need to consider the extra-territorial scope of UK laws, such as the Bribery Act and Employment Rights Act?
 
These and other topical issues resulting from recent UK judgements will be explored and explained by Louise Hall of AO Hall at the seminar on T

Will you still need me when I'm 65?

Will you still need me when I'm 65?

05 September 2011

Prior to 6 April 2011, employers in the UK could rely on the retirement of the employee as being a potentially fair reason for dismissal. This is no longer the case. Now, giving an employee notice of compulsory retirement at a specific age exposes employers to claims of unfair dismissal and unlawful age
discrimination.  Click here for the full article.
 

 

Redundancy: Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe: Who to keep and who to let go?

Redundancy: Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe: Who to keep and who to let go?

10 June 2011

 

It is hoped that we no longer have to use the term ‘recession’ when referring to the economy, however,
it is probably too soon to think that we are completely out of the woods. Many employers are
still suffering the effects of the economic downturn and are having to face the unenviable, and often
daunting, task of making members of staff redundant.

Chambers Europe 2011

18 May 2011
Chambers 2011
 
AO Hall has received the highest ratings from Chambers Europe in relation to its employment team, placing the firm in the top tier.
 
Chambers describes department head, Louise Hall, as one of the leading non-contentious practitioners in the market. She is described as “very empathetic, solutions-orientated lawyer. She always provides options, and the pros and cons of each one”.
 
Elaine Gray handles the contentious employment work and clients applaud

The May Red Letter from Jon Barclay

The May Red Letter from Jon Barclay

12 May 2011

Click to read Jon's Red Letter from May 2011.

Employment team strengthened by appointment of Associate Rachael Farnham

06 September 2010

 

Our Employment team has been strengthened by the addition of Rachael Farnham as an Associate. Rachael has considerable experience in all aspects of employment law and will be focusing on both contentious and non-contentious employment advice.

Red Letter- June 2010

Red Letter- June 2010

12 August 2010

Click here to read Louise's Red Letter from June 2010.

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