Forwards
We want to keep you updated on developments in both the legal world and at Wards. Recent articles are posted here and you can search by both date and service area. If you can't find what you're looking for, however, please contact Jane Sanger.
March 23rd, 2012
This year’s employment law change – what do you need to know?
The biggest change to employment rights for 2012 is the increase of the qualifying period for an employee to bring an unfair dismissal claim from one year to two years. This change comes into force on 6 April 2012. The Government has said that it intends to increase the qualifying period for unfair dismissal to “provide more time for employers and employees to resolve difficulties, give employers greater confidence in taking on people and ease the burden on the employment tribunal process”.
March 20th, 2012
Wards Solicitors, a ‘perfect match’ for food distributor
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February 24th, 2012
What does the extension of the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims mean for employers?
As part of its commitment to reforming employment law, the Government has confirmed that the qualifying period for protection from unfair dismissal will increase from the current one year to two years as of April 2012.
January 12th, 2012
Renting out roof space for solar panels: trouble for homeowners?
Solar energy remains very much in the news with the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (Decc) decision to cut subsidies for “feed-in tariff” payments to households generating electricity with solar panels having been branded “unlawful” by a High Court judge last month. The government has lodged an appeal which has caused anger in the industry as it prolongs the uncertainty as to tariffs, and threatens job losses.