Remove the burden and risk of employment claims
Harrison Drury has recently launched a new service called HR Compass which aims to protect businesses against increased employment claims. Why have we done this? The facts speak for themselves.…
Case study: contract guards against unfair competition
A client in the North West automotive sector approached us after a disgruntled employee resigned and set up in competition, while also pursuing a legal claim for constructive dismissal. How…
Don’t let boardroom disputes become a turf war
Written by David Filmer, associate solicitor These days we are used to hearing about the power struggle between the owners of a football club and its manager but the recent…
The punitive cost of failing to protect your brand
The need to protect your brand and assets – especially goodwill – was highlighted when a Preston hair salon had to change its brand after legal action involving another hairdresser…
Alarming facts about redundancy during maternity leave
A case that hinged on whether a woman who became redundant while on maternity leave should have been offered an alternative job underscores the importance of a cautious approach from…