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The Employment Tribunal claim of Ms Sithirapathy v PSI CRO UK Ltd & Others has been in the press last week after an Employment Tribunal decided to reject a claim for harassment on the grounds that it was important to not, “encourage a culture of hyper-sensitivity.” What are the facts of the Employment Tribunal involving […]
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A recent press report revealed that police forces recorded an increase in anti-social behaviour last year, up from 1.3 million incidents in 2019 to 2 million in 2020. We look at what defines anti-social behaviour and what should you do if you are accused of behaving in such a way? What is anti-social behaviour and […]
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Cartwright King is delighted to welcome all of it’s employees back to the office today following the easing of Government ‘working from home’ restrictions. The firm has remained open during the pandemic with many of our team continuing to attend, not just the office, but police stations, courts, care homes and hospitals ensuring that our […]
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Michael Balmer successfully defended a former, professional footballer at Wirral Magistrates Court. The former Everton and Sunderland player – and Sky Sports pundit – was convicted in his absence in 2020, of 2 offences of failing to furnish (supply) information, dating back to September 2019, contrary to section 172 Road Traffic Act 1988. The client […]
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows us there were 862,000 vacancies available, for potential employees, from April to June 2021. This is some 77,500 higher than roles available, pre-pandemic, from January to March 2020. The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, recently asserted, about the economy: “We are bouncing back”. Given such optimism, it’s not unreasonable to […]
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When a driver accumulates 12 or more penalty points on their driving licence, they may be able to argue ‘exceptional hardship’ which can be submitted to the court to avoid a disqualification from driving. What happens if I get 12 points on my license? Courts are obliged to disqualify [ban] a person from driving for […]
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The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is currently set to end on 30 September 2021. The scope of the CJRS has already started to decrease, with the Government’s contribution to wages – for hours not worked – reducing to 70%, from 1 July 2021, capped at £2,187.50, and then 60%, from 1 August 2021, […]
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Employers may propose changes to an employee’s contract of employment at any time, but if the employee does not agree to those changes, the employer cannot unilaterally impose the terms. However, where an employer has sound business reasons for the change, they may be able to fairly dismiss and offer re-engagement on the new terms […]
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We’re delighted to share the news that Cartwright King’s Mental Health Team has been shortlisted for the prestigious Legal Aid Team of the Year (through the LAPG). Why is it important that our teams participate in industry awards? Head of Mental Health, Alison Ward, shares her feelings about being shortlisted: “Personally, the Mental Health team […]
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A worker is an intermediate category of employment status between employee and self-employed. It has not always been easy to define the boundaries between each category. However, what is clear – in order to establish status as an employee – there must be mutuality of obligation. If an employee is obliged to carry out work, […]
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BREAKING NEWS Cartwright King Immigration solicitor, Mohammed Hafejee, made his TV debut last night by featuring on ITV News Granada Reports. The story he commented on focused on David Kamson, a chef from Nigeria, who arrived in the UK in 2004 on a two year student visa. His application to extended his visa was refused […]
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Cartwright King is fully supportive of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021. Millions of us have experienced a mental health problem in the pandemic, or seen a loved one struggle, and many turned to nature for comfort. Research shows going for walks outside has been a top coping strategy. Cartwright King will be supporting Mental Health […]
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