Ever found yourself in hot water by sacking someone without following the rules? Perhaps it was in the heat of the moment. Or maybe you just didn’t know what you were supposed to do. If a former employee is claiming unfair dismissal against you, it can be daunting and you may be wishing you’d taken […]
Latest Legal Advice & News From Mason Bullock Solicitors
Is it Ever Fair to Fire Someone for Being Off Work Sick?
You may have read in the news about a young apprentice who was fired by Sutton Council because he had too many days off sick. Keith Moore (pictured above) said that he was made to feel like a criminal when his contract was terminated after only 9 months of a 1 year apprenticeship scheme. Sutton […]
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.