Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of two trainee solicitors who each took a different route into the profession. Millie Bird, who has been promoted into the firm’s dispute resolution...
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The right for individuals to request a more flexible working pattern was due to come into force in September 2024 pursuant to The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023....
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Post-termination restrictions are commonly found in contracts of employment for senior individuals. Restrictive covenants are prima facie void as an unlawful restraint of trade and are therefore only enforceable if...
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The recent case of Augustine v Data Cars (2024) has highlighted that in order for there to be a breach of the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000, a...
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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the “Act”) is due to come into force on 26 October 2024. The Act will impose a positive obligation on...
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Experts at Rollits will address issues ranging from how to handle serious incidents involving charities to social media threats on smart phones as part of their next series of free...
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In our previous article in this mini-series, we looked at alternative methods of dispute resolution. In this article, we will be looking at witness statements. A witness statement is a...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is the name for a collection of different methods used to resolve disputes without the need to issue formal proceedings, or, where proceedings are ongoing, without...
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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, (“Act”) is due to come into force on 26 October 2024. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (“the EHRC”) have...
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Toure v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs A birthday card sent to a worker on sick leave contributed to a “hostile and intimidating environment” amounting to harassment under the...
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The Labour party planned a number of significant Employment Law changes should it gain power. Following the landslide victory, it will be interesting to see whether the new government delivers...
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A company share option plan (“CSOP”) is an employee benefit scheme that grants employees the right to purchase a certain number of shares in the company at a pre-determined price....
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The Independent newspaper has reported on a rather unusual case where a family court judge has had to make a determination as to whether a wife did or did not...
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The government has published a consultation on its proposed approach to revising the National Planning Policy Framework in an effort to achieve sustainable growth in the planning system. The consultation...
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Biodiversity net gain is a recent strategy that has been introduced to develop and contribute to the recovery of nature and its purpose is to ensure that the habitat for...
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Family relationships are integral to most businesses but in particular farming enterprises – they are the backbone to the successful running of a company or partnership. If there is any...
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The biennial Pig & Poultry Fair, held this year at Birmingham NEC, was a showcase of innovation despite the challenges that continue to face the sectors. The key themes of...
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Adapting to the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice guide. An important element of agricultural law relates to the relationship between landlords and tenants. In recognition of the evolving...
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Businesses from across the region joined forces to again support the work of two popular charities at a golf day which has raised thousands of pounds over nearly four decades....
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Prior to 25 April 2024 local planning authorities could not take enforcement action against building operations following a period of four years from substantial completion of the relevant works. Under regulations made...
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A solicitor who took her first steps in the legal profession with the practice founded by her grandfather has made the move to join the property department at Rollits ....
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The ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures states: “Where an employee feels that disciplinary action taken against them is wrong or unjust they should appeal against the...
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Employee share schemes (“Schemes”) can aid the recruitment of new employees as well as improving the retention and motivation of existing employees by creating an incentivising environment which instils loyalty...
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A new statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement (I.e. “fire and rehire practices”) is due to come into force on 18 July 2024 in England, Scotland and Wales....
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And if so, will employees be at work the next day? England football has had recent success in the Euros with the Lionesses bringing home the trophy in 2022. However,...
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Rollits will be giving out tipples and tips when it takes its stand at this year’s Driffield Show. The firm, which has offices in Hull and York, will partner with...
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Hull Is This had a chat with Neil Franklin and Ruth Maltby-Sinkler about one of the UK’s largest agricultural shows taking place on our doorstep. This year Driffield Show is celebrating...
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Rollits LLP has announced its latest round of promotions with two new partners and four more lawyers stepping up a level. Ruth Maltby-Sinkler in the commercial property team and Emma...
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