The report of the Charity Commission following its investigation into the operation of registered charity, The Air Ambulance Service, provides a salutary warning for all charity Trustees serving on Boards up and down the country. As part of its investigation,...
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We have been joined by FD Centre Director James Nicholson-Smith this month who has recorded a webinar on the topic of ‘Banking Relationships’. The webinar reveals some surprising insights about the importance of building a strong relationship with the bank...
Question My foreman and his wife are expecting a baby due next month. Exactly how much paternity leave may he ask for? Answer The statutory right to take Ordinary Paternity Leave (‘OPL’) was introduced in 2003. Your foreman may ask...
Question I have a post available and am about to hold interviews. I am worried that an unsuccessful candidate might claim compensation for discrimination. What questions might I safely ask and what subjects should I avoid? Answer We all know...
Our Employment Rights series addresses important questions about employment matters. Our employment solicitors explain common misconceptions and break down legal jargon. Question: I have been told that I have no employment rights until I have at least 12 months’ continuous...
L-R David Wells, Simon Hale (Director) & William Skinner TWO solicitors who qualified on the same day and decades later worked for the same legal firm with offices in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are set to retire after 40 years. William Skinner...
Ellis-Fermor &Negus are pleased to announce the appointment of Shauna Partridge to the Commercial Property team at the Beeston office. Shauna, a trainee Legal Executive, has been working for the firm since July 2012 and has gained considerable experience in...
You need your workforce in place but how do you get them there? In a recent case a group of prison officers refused to be transported to work by their employer via a closed road during adverse weather conditions. As...
Nottingham’s Arran Linton-Smith is aiming to break a world record this year, for having the most company logos on a single piece of sports clothing. Arran cycled through heavy wind and rain to compete at the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event...