Negotiating a commercial finance agreement
If you need a cash injection for your business to help with growth costs, or to fund the purchase of plant and equipment, diversification, or expansion, then you will need to think carefully about the finance options open to you and their potential pros and cons....
Time limits for employment claims are applied strictly by tribunal
The recent employment tribunal case of Ms S O’Brien v Holmes & Hills Solicitors LLP shows just how important it is for an employee to get their claim in on time. Ms O’Brien alleged that she was dismissed because she was advised to self-isolate during...
Judge slams ‘hypersensitivity’ at work
Disputes in the workplace can be stressful for all parties involved. They are considered common and, in most cases, can be sorted out without legal involvement. However, in cases where lawyers are asked to represent an individual, who decides on the line...
Woman indirectly discriminated against for flexible hours request
A London real estate agent has won a claim against her former employer for indirect sex discrimination over the issue of flexible working hours. Alice Thompson, who was working as a sales manager for Manors estate agents in 2018, asked her boss, Paul Sellars,...