Does a business owner have the right to refuse work to an employee as a result of questioning a change in uniform? Sexual discrimination is a live issue and a risk for employers when thinking about what is an appropriate dress code. Debate over discrimination at work has been a large focus within the news…
No it is not, subject to the requirements of reasonableness and proportionality, according to the European Court of Human Rights in the recent case of Barbulescu v Romania. Background Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights states that ‘everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home…
Yes it can according to the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision of Pnaiser v NHS England and Coventry City Council. A negative verbal reference, which resulted in a job offer being withdrawn, was considered to be discrimination arising from disability. Facts of the case Ms Pnaiser was employed by Coventry City Council and was classed as…
Tayntons will be exhibiting at the Local Business Roadshow on 4th November at Pittville Pump Rooms in Cheltenham. The Roadshow starts from 9:30am until around 3:30pm. Tayntons will be on hand to provide guidance on any legal issues affecting businesses from acquiring commercial premises to employment law. The Business Roadshow is a place to connect,…
Rowberry Morris solicitors were first established in Gloucester by a sole practitioner, Gilbert Rowberry, on 1st April 1943. He was joined as a partner in the firm by Robin Morris in the late 1950s when the firm became Rowberry Morris. By the time the firm moved to its new premises at Morroway House, Gloucester, in the…
Gloucester law firms Tayntons and Rowbis join forces to become city’s largest practice Two of Gloucester’s longest established firms of solicitors, Tayntons and Rowbis, have joined forces to form the city’s biggest law practice. Tayntons Solicitors, whose heritage dates back to 1857, have acquired Rowbis, formerly known as Rowberry Morris, who have been in business for 65 years….
Clarification from the Employment Appeal Tribunal on when annual leave can be carried over for workers on long term sickness absence Last week, the Employment Appeals Tribunal provided some useful clarification for employers on when workers are permitted to carry over annual leave into the next leave year and also the length of the carry…
Lexcel is the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in client care. Tayntons recognise the importance of the principles and framework behind Lexcel. We believe that it supports our existing management structure and our excellent service levels whilst providing a foundation to help us to achieve our…
Should a business owner be permitted to refuse to service some individuals over others? Are the customer’s rights more important than the beliefs of the business? Was this discrimination on the grounds of religious or political beliefs? A continuing political debate in Northern Ireland, enabling same-sex civil marriage, has been fuelled by Ashers Bakery in…
On 7th June, Stroud Ladies Netball Club organised a charity netball tournament to raise money and awareness of Hodgkins Lymphoma. Samantha Tozer, one of Stroud Ladies key players, was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma earlier in the year, after feeling unwell for a period of time. Amie Watkins of our Conveyancing Department has played for Stroud Ladies…
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