Routes into the legal profession – it ain’t easy By Martin Williams, Head of Employment at Mayo Wynne Baxter Anyone afraid of hard work should look away now. Those prepared to graft but wondering about the cost of qualifying, keep reading. There are three basic routes to being a legal adviser. You can be [...]
Four solicitors at Sussex firm Mayo Wynne Baxter have appeared in the world’s leading ranking system for lawyers. Independent professional journal Chambers awarded expert listings to legal advisors in agricultural law, dispute resolution, clinical negligence and travel. Led by former nurse Melanie Minter, Mayo Wynne Baxter’s clinical negligence department was the only firm in the [...]
It is very common for an employee to be asked to sign a new contract once they have been promoted. The new contract will usually give the employee increased benefits such as private medical insurance. The new contract may also include new commitments such as restrictive covenants that will seek to prevent the employee from [...]
The government has made it clear that it is committed to deterring employers who do not pay at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW). At the beginning of 2011 a scheme came into place whereby those who flout the minimum wage law could be named. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) already issue press releases where [...]
By Katie White, Employment Solicitor at Mayo Wynne Baxter Plans to introduce fees up to £1,200 for bringing claims to employment tribunal are now set to be introduced in summer 2013. The tribunal system is reported to cost the taxpayer more than £84m each year. Unlike civil cases, at present, the individual who brings a [...]
28 year-old Becky Piper is a newly qualified solicitor who works at Mayo Wynne Baxter. “Friends joke that I became a solicitor because I loved Colombo as a kid, but it’s true that I’ve always been a bit of a geek about anything to do with law.” Becky studied Psychology, Law and Business A-levels at [...]
On 20 June 2012, the Business Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons announcing the government’s proposals on directors’ remuneration. The government states that it believes the reforms will enable shareholders to challenge excessive pay whilst not imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens. The announcement follows extensive consultation with companies and investors and a period [...]
Legal advice supplied by Quality Solicitors Howlett Clarke In the recent case of ANGAD v FASGA it was held that if a worker is sick during their annual leave, they can take their annual leave at a later date regardless of when the period of sickness began. This was a reference for a preliminary ruling from the [...]
Acas is reminding employers to plan ahead to avoid last minute leave request clashes or short-term absences. To mark 60 years of The Queen’s reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. The celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in June. There will be an additional bank holiday on Tuesday 5 June this [...]
Legal advice supplied by Quality Solicitors Howlett Clarke As an increasing number of employers provide apprenticeships, many employers are unsure of their position after their apprentice qualifies. Apprentices are normally employed under a limited term contract with a defined end date or end event. However, although the apprenticeship is for a limited period, it is not [...]