WHERE an individual has brought a claim against an employer for the unlawful discriminatory actions of a colleague, employers will often rely on section 109(4) Equality Act 2010, says Joanne […]
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CYZ Business Breakfast with CEO of AO, John Roberts
CARLISLE Youth Zone and Baines Wilson LLP are inviting people to attend a free virtual Business Breakfast with special guest speaker John Roberts, CEO of international online retailer, AO. The […]
Legal update: Grievances and constructive dismissal
FROM time to time employees argue that their employer has destroyed the trust and confidence implied into the employment contract, says Joanne Holborn of Baines Wilson LLP. Sometimes the employee […]
CIPD Employment Law Update 2021 – Increased capacity
We have now increased the capacity for the CIPD Employment Law Update on 4 February 2021 on Zoom, say Joanne Holborn (pictured centre) of Baines Wilson LLP. If you were […]
CIPD Employment Law Update 2021
We are pleased to be hosting the CIPD Employment Law Update on 4 February 2021, says Joanne Holborn of Baines Wilson LLP. The employment law update provides the opportunity to […]
CIPD Employment Law Update 2021
We are pleased to be hosting the CIPD Employment Law Update on 4 February 2021, says Joanne Holborn of Baines Wilson LLP. The employment law update provides the opportunity to […]
Taking your business online Baines Wilson Zoominar
HAVE you had to adapt your business due to the pandemic? Have you got the necessary policies and procedures in place to protect your business online? As part of our […]
Baines Wilson advises on Genesis Homes flagship scheme in West Cumbria
THE Commercial Property team have advised Genesis Homes on their flagship scheme, ‘Beckstones’ at Rheda Park, near Whitehaven. Genesis have recently concluded the acquisition and the development funding arrangements with […]
Baines Wilson recognised as leading UK law firm
CHAMBERS, the UK’s guide to top law firms and lawyers in the UK, have recognised Baines Wilson in their prestigious guide – one of only two Cumbrian firms to be […]
Success for Baines Wilson LLP – Commercial Property specialists represent the best of Cumbria in Legal guide
THE Commercial Property team at law firm, Baines Wilson, have received a significant accolade in this year’s edition of the Legal 500 guide. Head of Department, Duncan Harty and Head […]
Baines Wilson ‘zooms’ in to help local businesses and charities
COMMERCIAL law firm Baines Wilson is offering local businesses the opportunity to take part in a series of free zoominars – employment law briefings on managing workplace problems that may […]
Legal update – Redundancy & suitable alternative employment
SO FAR in our redundancy mini-series, we have looked at some of the key issues that employers need to consider in a redundancy process, says Joanne Holborn, of Baines Wilson […]
Redundancy after Lockdown – the importance of consultation
This week we look at the importance of individual consultation with employees in a redundancy situation, which is fundamental to the fairness of any redundancy exercise, says Caroline Rayner of […]
Legal Update – Employment Law Training Scheme
OUR employment law solicitors have the skills to assist employers with a diverse range of training from helping a Board decide whether to implement a drugs and alcohol testing regime […]
Legal Update: Redundancy after lockdown – collective consultation
RECENTLY the employment team launched a mini-series of alerts focusing on redundancies as the UK eases out of lockdown, says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP. In the series, we […]
Legal update on Branding – Manchester United Limited in Video Game Trade Mark Battle
In a case that highlights the importance to large companies of being able to control and monetise their brands, Manchester United have initiated trademark infringement proceedings against the makers of […]
Flexible furlough from 01 July 2020 – new guidance
FROM 1 July 2020, only employees who have already been furloughed for three weeks will be eligible for flexible furlough, says Joanne Holborn of Baines Wilson LLP. The Scheme will […]
Business insurance coverage issues arising from COVID-19
WE are increasingly receiving queries from businesses whose insurers are refusing cover under business interruption policies, says Elizabeth Black of Baines Wilson LLP. The Government’s closure of non-essential businesses on 23 […]