York Probationary review reset
From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for unfair dismissal is expected to reduce to just six months. This gives employers less time to assess whether a new person is right for the role. Probationary periods will become increasingly important. Employers should ensure they have clear probationary procedures in place, with structured monthly reviews that […]
Congratulations to Kate Armitage on qualifying as a Solicitor at Ware & Kay
Ware & Kay Solicitors, with offices in York, Wetherby & Malton, are pleased to announce that Katie Armitage, a valued member of our Family Law Team, has successfully qualified as a Solicitor. This significant milestone is a testament to Katie’s hard work, dedication, and professional excellence throughout her legal training and qualification journey. Having successfully […]
Vaping at Work: Why consistency matters in disciplinary action
Luke Billings was sacked by Nestlé for vaping in the toilets; in one incident, he even halted production by setting off a fire alarm. This was a breach of Mr Billings’ employment contract and on the face of it this is a clear case of misconduct, resulting in his dismissal. Why then was he awarded […]
Can UK Employers insist employees only speak in English at work?
According to a recent employment tribunal decision, the answer is No. In a multilingual society, the above decision would appear to be obvious, however, not all employers feel the same way. The employment tribunal found that Mr Ruiza suffered racial discrimination by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), when ordered to stop speaking Swahili at work. […]
When great expectations become less promising…….
Farms and rural estates are often multi-generational assets, combining land ownership, tenancies, business operations and succession planning. Extended families frequently work together harmoniously for their mutual benefit, often without the need for legal formalities around the framework within which they operate. The legal ownership of the land and/or business is often held by the most […]
Selling a property with solar panels
Solar panels play a key role in the move to greener energy with the Government proposing all new build properties should have them by 2027. Moreover, the attraction of lower energy bills means solar panels have already proven popular with many homeowners. For some though, the panels have proven less desirable when they have come […]
£400,000 in compensation for untaken holiday?
Annual leave can often leave businesses short staffed and struggling to deal with their normal workload. As a result, a business case can quickly become apparent for bending the rules to maintain productivity. However, these informal practices can cause serious financial risk. Mossadek Ageli has recently won a tribunal claim worth over £400,000. Ageli`s employer […]
Dishonest job applications: an employer’s guide
Anyone applying for a new position will be keen to highlight their best points and draw attention away from any negatives in their career history. However, what if the negatives are actually hiding dishonesty or are failures to provide key information during the recruitment process. If so, it is important to tread carefully – especially […]
Emma Farrell appointed Senior Associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team at Ware & Kay Solicitors
Leading Yorkshire law firm Ware & Kay Solicitors, with offices in York, Wetherby and Malton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Farrell as a Senior Associate in its growing Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. Emma’s expertise spans a wide range of contentious matters. She will advise clients on commercial contract disputes, shareholder disputes, […]
Stopping crime is, in the minds of many, a brave and noble act
Two separate long serving employees, Smith and Egan, with 17 and 29 years’ service respectively, used physical force to attempt to stop shoplifters making off with products – and were dismissed as a result. The common theme in both incidents is a feeling of loyalty towards their places of work combined with the degrading feeling […]
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