Kew Law

Advisory group calls for professional will-writers to be regulated

kew-law — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:44:42 +0000

An advisory group has yet again called for all professional will-writers to be regulated. Solicitors are already regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring that a quality service is provided and that solicitors are acting only in their clients’ best interest at all times. If you are looking for someone to draft your will the contact a solicitor at Kew Law LLP.

Part-time Legal Secretary required

kew-law — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:57:24 +0000

Part-time legal secretary required to assist conveyancing department in our Burnham office. The job will include tasks such as answering incoming telephone calls, word processing, audio-typing and dealing with general clerical work.

A good standard of general education is required. Please disclose full details on your CV.
Applicants should apply in confidence to nigel.wood@kewlaw.co.uk

Experienced Conveyancing Paralegal

kew-law — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:55:58 +0000

The main purpose of this role is to support the busy Residential Conveyancing team by carrying out administrative functions, dealing with clients and undertaking fee earning work. The candidate must have recent experience in this type of role in Residential Conveyancing. They must be able to prioritise and organise their own workload and have clear, concise and logical verbal and written communication skills. They must also have good IT skills, good knowledge of legal terminology and principles and be committed to excellent client care.

Apply in total confidence with C.V. and salary expectations to stephen.kew@kewlaw.co.uk

Manchester health workers win right to keep pay increase

kew-law — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:30:25 +0000

An employment tribunal has backed UNISON’s claim that health workers at a Manchester hospital should not be denied their incremental pay rise for taking time off work unwell. The decision means that other hospital trusts will not be able to penalise health workers in a similar way.

Under nationally agreed terms and conditions, Agenda for Change, health workers advance one point up their pay band each year until they reach the top of the band. In October, the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust imposed a new rule – any employee who is sick on 4 or more occasions in a year, or for 18 or more days in total, will lose that year’s increment.

UNISON first raised a grievance with the Trust, but when they refused to back down it lodged a tribunal case on behalf of more than 100 members who had been denied their incremental pay rise. They took the case as it not only threatened to hit staff pay hard – potentially leaving them out of pocket for years – but could also hit their pension if they retired before they reached the top of their grade.

For more information on employment law issue contact our specialist Charlotte Woolven-Brown charlottewb@kewlaw.co.uk

Post-employment victimisation

kew-law — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:04:20 +0000

Equality Act 2010 does not protect against post-employment victimisation

An employment tribunal has held that post-employment victimisation is not unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. Section 108 of the Act, which renders post-employment discrimination and harassment unlawful, expressly does not apply to acts of victimisation. Therefore, a claimant could not succeed with a victimisation claim based on an unfavourable reference provided by his former employer. (Jessemey v Rowstock Ltd and another ET/2700838/11 and ET/2701156/11.)

Dispute Resolution

kew-law — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:29:10 +0000

Contract disputes do not have to end up in Court with an expensive legal battle. Contact our Dispute resolution team for advice and assistance on resolving contractual issues. We can advise you on mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Contact Charlotte Woolven-Brown on 01621 843056 or charlottewb@kewlaw.co.uk for further information.

Good news for first time buyers?

kew-law — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:25:09 +0000

David Cameron has today unveiled plans for the introduction of a mortgage indemnity scheme, under which the Government will underwrite part of the risk of lending. This will reduce the need for buyers to fund large deposits and should make it easier to obtain a mortgage offer. It is hoped that the scheme will help first-time buyers get on the property ladder, enabling them to borrow up to 95% of the value of their home.
The Prime Minister has also unveiled plans to stimulate house-building across the UK by implementing a £400m “Get Britain Building” fund.

Sports and Employment law

kew-law — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is facing calls today to step down after he said racist incidents in football matches could be settled with a handshake at the end of a game. Professionals have described this comment as “disgraceful”. For advice and assistance on any aspect of sports law, race discrimination or employment law please contact our expert Charlotte Woolven-Brown on 01621 843056 or e-mail on charlottewb@kewlaw.co.uk

Redundancies

kew-law — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:39:49 +0000

Today the press have announced British Gas have plans to cut around 850 jobs. If you or a colleague are you affected by redundancy in any business or have been presented with a compromise agreement call our employment specialist Charlotte Woolven-Brown on 01621 843056 or e-mail her on charlottewb@kewlaw.co.uk to ensure that you are getting what is rightfully due to you.

Personal Injury – Hair & Beauty Industry

kew-law — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:08:03 +0000

Over recent few years a trend has emerged in the cosmetic hair industry ranging from hair extensions to false eyelashes. Treatments do not always go according to plan and there have been a stream of cases where people have been left bruised, burned, scarred, and emotionally down when they end up injured through a beauty treatment gone wrong.

Suffering some form of adverse affect following treatment gone wrong is not a nice thing to have to go through. If you end up with bald patches or an uneven look due to hair extensions going wrong, or you end up with some form of irritation or suffering, you will likely to be in pain both outside and in. The best thing you can do is speak to us for some advice about your options for compensation for the pain and suffering endured. Please contact our litigation specialist Charlotte Woolven-Brown on 01621 843056 or charlottewb@kewlaw.co.uk.