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Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

Commercial litigation and disputes
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The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) was initially introduced in July 2001 to provide a framework for parties involved in claims of professional negligence to engage in early discussions before starting formal legal proceedings.

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Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

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Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

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Religion and belief: ethical veganism in the workplace

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Tribunal holds in Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief capable of protection under the Equality Act 2010.

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Reminder: Annual Tribunal limit increase

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The regular annual increase in Employment Tribunal limits has now been released and will take effect in April.

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Retail & leisure

Retail & leisure
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Specialist solicitors providing commercially focused legal advice to retailers, food and hospitality businesses, brand owners and the supply chain.

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Retail Line

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In this edition of we consider some of the changes that businesses can expect as the Brexit transition period comes to an end.

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Returning to the office – what about Covid?

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An employee who was dismissed after claiming Covid presented a ‘serious and imminent’ danger in the workplace loses their appeal.

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Rich Eldridge - Partner - Corporate - Clarke Willmot Southampton

Rich Eldridge

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Southampton
Rich is a Partner in Clarke Willmott’s Southampton team. Rich focuses on working with owners of care homes.
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Richard Saxton

Partner

Birmingham
Richard specialises in a broad range of commercial property matters particularly those in the leisure, hospitality and retail sectors, real estate finance and investment.
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Right to Work Check penalty increases for employers

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The Home Office have recently announced further changes in immigration policy in attempts to clamp down on unlawful migration; this time with the effect of targeting employers.

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Road traffic accident claims

Serious injury solicitors
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Our expert solicitors can help you claim compensation for serious injuries from a car or road traffic accident. Free initial consultation. No win no fee available.

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