Managing Sickness Absence: – ‘Pulling a Sickie’
I recently received an instruction from an employer client who was concerned that a number of its employees were regularly ‘pulling sickies’ and that they did not know how to manage the situation. ‘Pulling a sickie’ is not a new issue for employers, perhaps best highlighted by the fact that 1st February of each year has been coined National Sickie Day. However, whilst it is not a new issue, it is an issue that must be handled with reasonable care and procedurally correctly.
New Partner!
Hallett & Co are pleased to announce that our Abbie Self is now a Partner of the firm.
New Associate!
Hallett & Co are pleased to announce that our Sophie Wakelin is now an Associate Solicitor of the firm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to Jason Southcott on his qualification
Hallett & Co’s Jason Southcott became a fully qualified solicitor.
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.
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.
