Employment Law Cases: A Brief Overview

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.
Employment Law – The Job Support Scheme

The purpose of this article is to help you understand how the Job Support Scheme will work and how you as an employer or employee may benefit from the Scheme.
Coffees galore in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support!

On 25th September 2020, Hallett & Co participated in the annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning held by Macmillan Cancer Support.
Congratulations to Jason Southcott on his qualification

Hallett & Co’s Jason Southcott became a fully qualified solicitor.
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

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

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.
Wishing Chloe Williams, European Tour Player, Good Luck!

Hallett & Co would like to wish its client Chloe Williams the best of luck as she continues to impress on the Ladies European Tour.
Help Available for Buying & Selling Your Home

This guide is designed to give you an overview of the process as we appreciate that selling a property can be a daunting process.
Buying a property – we’re here to help

This guide is designed to give you an overview of the process as we appreciate that selling a property can be a daunting process.