What is the Maximum Number of Working Hours per Week?
You may have read in the news about Moritz Erhardt, the Bank of America intern who died suddenly at the age of 21 after working 15 hours a day, sometimes until 6 am. This level of commitment is not unusual for bankers in the City. A former intern wrote in the Independent Newspaper about her […]
So What is a Zero Hours Contract Anyway? An Employment Solicitor Explains
Long before I became an employment solicitor, I worked as a silver service waiter (as evidenced by the above photo – everyone had hair like that in those days!). The restaurant manager would phone me from time to time and offer me a shift. If it was convenient, I would agree to do it. If […]
Fame at Last! My Recent Radio Interview about Part-Time Workers
I was recently interviewed on BBC Radio Northampton about a report by the Timewise Foundation which suggested that part-time workers continue to suffer discrimination. Have a listen to find out more about the rights of part-time workers.
What’s the difference between unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal?
People often use the phrases “constructive dismissal” or “unfair dismissal” without really understanding what they mean. Sometimes, these expressions are used as though they mean the same thing. However, unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal are very different. What is an unfair dismissal? An unfair dismissal occurs when an employer dismisses someone unfairly. OK – I […]
5 Lawyer Jokes and Quotes (and why they don’t apply to OUR employment solicitors!)
Why do people like to make jokes about lawyers and solicitors? We’re such friendly people! Here are five of my favourite jokes and quotes with an explanation of why most of them don’t apply to us (Warning – boring, long-winded, expensive lawyers may find these jokes offensive). 1. An Unpleasant Surprise A man says to […]