Strikes, stress, holiday entitlement and relationship breakdown are the hot topics in the spotlight at Baines Wilson’s latest employment law seminars. The business law firm is hosting half-day sessions in […]
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Praise for Carlisle Youth Zone from United’s manager
Paul Simpson has praised the work of Carlisle Youth Zone and admitted that hearing about their support for vulnerable teenagers moved him to tears. The Carlisle United manager was speaking […]
Legal firm’s team climb Blencathra in the dark for Winter Warmth Appeal
A team of solicitors from Baines Wilson in Carlisle is to climb one of Cumbria’s highest mountains in the dark. They have set themselves the challenge of summiting Blencathra at […]
New recruits join growing Baines Wilson team
A Russian lawyer is among the latest recruits to join the team of leading Cumbrian solicitors Baines Wilson. Heather Bottomley, from Poulton-le-Fylde near Blackpool, has joined Baines Wilson’s employment team […]
End of furlough: next steps for employers
After a year and a half since it was first introduced, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) is ending today (30 September 2021), says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP […]
Legal update with Baines Wilson – An obligation to furlough?
After being made redundant in July 2020, Mrs Mhindurwa, a care assistant, brought a claim in the Employment Tribunal for unfair dismissal, arguing that the employer should have placed her […]
HR Hub: The end of furlough – what next?
At Baines Wilson LLP’s next HR Hub, their employment team will consider what employers need to think about when furlough comes to an end on 30 September 2021. They will […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : Burden of Proof in Discrimination Claims
In discrimination claims, the long established position is that the burden of proof initially rests with the claimant to prove facts from which, absent a reasonable explanation, the tribunal can […]
‘Walk and Talk Success Stories’ first in-person Women in Business event
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce will hold its first Women in Business offline event, ‘Walk and Talk Success Stories’, following the popularity of previous online discussions. Balancing the easing of Covid […]
Discrimination at the Euros Final: a reminder for employers
Following England’s loss in the Euro 2020 final at the weekend, a number of the team’s players faced racial abuse online, writes Joanne Holborn from Baines Wilson LLP. Marcus Rashford, […]
Don’t pay the penalty for Euros at work
“Sickies”, excessive drinking and over-zealous banter are among the issues employers need to be aware of as England progress to the semi-finals of the Euros, says an employment law expert. […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : Reasonable adjustments for mental health
This weeks legal update from Tom Scaife (pictured), Partner & Employment Lawyer at Baines Wilson LLP discusses the Equality Act 2010 and unfair dismissal. Ms D’Silva worked as a receptionist […]
Baines Wilson LLP welcomes new trainee solicitor
Baines Wilson LLP has welcomed a new trainee solicitor, Daniel Hails, to their team. Daniel, who lives in Carlisle, grew up near Durham and completed his Masters in Law at […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : Conflicting Philosophical Beliefs (again)
In this weeks legal update, Baines Wilson Partner and Employment Lawyer, Caroline Rayner (pictured) explores a recent case regarding the Equality Act 2010 and the implications this may have for […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : Pizza Fridays
A staff takeaway lunch is, in non-COVID times, a common perk in many businesses – we here at Baines Wilson did it monthly and look forward to doing so again! […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : How to avoid getting caught out like the Prime Minister
Some six months after the date of a county court judgment (“CCJ”), it emerged on 12 May 2021 that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is the subject of a CCJ, based […]
Christopher Clayton joins Baines Wilson litigation team
Baines Wilson are pleased to welcome Christopher Clayton to their dispute resolution and litigation team. Christopher is an experienced commercial dispute resolution solicitor and has joined Baines Wilson from a […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP : On Yer Bike!
Where a member of the public acts unreasonably, can this justify an employee’s misconduct? This was considered in a recent unfair dismissal case involving a bus driver who collided with […]