Ashford: 01233 625 711

Lenham: 01622 859 416

Sittingbourne: 01795 436 111

Lenham:
01622 859 416

Ashford:
01233 625 711

Sittingbourne:
01795 436 111

Employment Law Cases: A Brief Overview

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Whilst taking legal action should rarely be your first option when problems arise at work, the simple fact is that it may be the only way to obtain justice in an employment dispute.

When you do make the decision to take legal action due to an employment dispute, in the majority of instances, the dispute will be handled by the Employment Tribunal.

National Apprenticeship Week 2021 – Q&A with Solicitor Apprentice Bethany-Jo Bevis

hallet and co National Apprenticeship Week 2021 – Q&A with Solicitor Apprentice Bethany-Jo Bevis

This week marks National Apprenticeship Week across England. Hallett & Co currently have a Solicitor Apprentice, Bethany-Jo Bevis, at the firm. Bethany has been with us since September 2016 and started her Solicitor Apprenticeship with the University of Law in September 2018. The apprenticeship is a level 7 course stretching of 5-6 years where Bethany studies for a LLB in Law and Legal Practice and will qualify as a solicitor.

Let’s talk about Mental Health in the Workplace

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Mental health is not a new issue in the workplace, but its recognition and importance continues to grow. As public figures from a broad spectrum of industries, including Tyson Fury, Anne-Marie and Zoella, continue to advocate an acceptance of talking openly about their issues with mental health, workplaces must also ensure that they have the ability to have open and authentic conversations with their workforce about mental health in a safe and secure environment.

Covid Vaccinations: Employment Claims and Asking Employees and Visitors for Proof of Vaccination

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As the country continues to adjust to easing lockdown measures, businesses find themselves also easing restrictions in inviting employees to return to the workplace and visitors through their doors. It is therefore imperative that employers understand to what extent they are opening themselves up to Employment Tribunal claims by asking either employees or visitors for proof of vaccination. To that end, what are fair and objective reasons for asking for proof? What risks might arise when employees or visitors refuse to provide proof, and what legal claims might arise as a result? These are all issues I will deal with in this article.

Bethany-Jo Bevis

Solicitor

Bethany joined the firm in September 2016 as a Legal Secretary before enrolling with the University of Law in 2018 under their Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme.

During the course of the apprenticeship, Bethany graduated in 2023 with a First Class Degree in Legal Practice and Skills. She then undertook and passed the new Solicitor Qualifying Exams, before qualifying as a Solicitor in the firm’s litigation department in November 2024.

Bethany has a wide range of experience assisting in litigation matters. Her areas of practice in the department include:

  • Landlord and tenant disputes
  • Personal injury claims
  • Medical negligence claims

Mark Dewey

Partner

Mark is the firm’s Senior Partner and head of our Commercial Property department. He qualified as a solicitor in 1985, became a Partner in 1988 and became Senior Partner in 2015.

Mark can provide the full range of commercial and business conveyancing services, ranging from drafting of leases and tenancies to dealing with the purchases of offices, shops and businesses.