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On 26 October 2024 the new duty to prevent sexual harassment comes into force. In this update we provide details of the new duty, and the steps employers can take now to prepare. How has the law changed? Under the current law, sexual harassment in the...
Chattertons acted for the Claimant, Mrs Sisson, in her Employment Tribunal case. The Claimant was a Teaching Assistant and suffered severe anxiety amounting to a disability. The Claimant's employment terminated after the school alleged that she had...
In the recent case of Finegan v Ainsty Timber Marketing an Employment Tribunal considered an unfair dismissal claim brought by a director. The Claimant was a statutory director, acting as the Finance Director. He was partly paid in salary and partly for...
Chattertons were delighted to again be a sponsor of the Rutland and Stamford Mercury Business Awards, Large Business of the Year category, with an awards ceremony at Rutland Hall Hotel on Friday, September 27 th , 2024. The event brings together businesses,...
Our popular Charity Quiz Night returned on Wednesday, 25th September 2024 at the Solo Bar & Restaurant in Sleaford. A huge thank you to everyone who attended. With your help, we raised a fantastic £680 for our Charity of the Year, Cash...
On Saturday, 21st September Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management employees, took part in their annual walk to raise money for their charity of the year, Cash for Kids. The walkers completed a circuit of Rutland Water, a distance of...
Eleanor Brewster has won support employee of the month for July. She has been a fantastic team member in the Newark office. She has taken on Private Client work in the Newark office and has been amazing in the handover to other offices. She has really...
Jennie Miller has won support employee of the month for June. Jennie brings a positive atmosphere as soon as you walk into reception. She is reliable, honest and pleasure to work with. Her communication is excellent and sense of humour can’t be...
A fixed-term contract is a contract of employment that ends on a particular date unless renewed. Employers may use such contracts for temporary projects or surges in work that may not be sustainable. An employee engaged through fixed-term contracts is...
In the recent case of Mr W Norman v Lidl Great Britain Ltd: 1804509/2023 the Claimant, aged 60, had been selected after scoring one point lower than a comparator in his 30s. The Employment Tribunal deemed the selection for redundancy unfair due to flaws...
