Q: One of my employees has booked a holiday at short notice without getting the necessary annual leave authorised in advance. We have a huge order to process that week and I cannot do without him. Am I ok to …
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Ask the Experts – March 2012
Q: I am a company director and I’m considering putting the business into administration and then immediately purchasing its business and assets under a pre-pack transaction. What are the legal issues for me and my co-directors? A: Sonio Singh – …
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Events @ Davis Blank Furniss…
At Davis Blank Furniss, we hold a series of regular events that are designed to inform and educate. They cover various topics and usually take place at our offices on Deansgate in Manchester. They’re pretty relaxed affairs and also provide …
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Our View: Protecting yourself is just as important as looking after your staff… says Anna Bunting – employment partner at Davis Blank Furniss, Manchester.
In the current economic climate, more and more employers are finding themselves with tricky employment tribunal claims as redundancies and staff restructuring become a necessity. This isn’t great news so it’s now more important than ever to have strong and …
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Employment Law Newsletter – February 2012
Welcome to February’s edition of our employment law newsletter, keeping you up to date with forthcoming changes to legislation and case developments. Increase to tribunal rates As of 1st February 2012 the following limits apply Limit on a week’s …
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Davis Blank Furniss launches HR Department
Davis Blank Furniss, the Manchester based law firm, is this week launching a brand new department which will offer companies of all sizes bespoke HR support from a handpicked team of experienced Employment Law solicitors. The new team is headed …
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Davis Blank Furniss advises on acquisition of Bower Hotel
Davis Blank Furniss, the Manchester based law firm, has advised its client Blue Training Limited on the recent acquisition of The Bower Hotel in Chadderton, Greater Manchester. The deal saw Blue Training relocate to The Bower Hotel and the firm …
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Davis Blank Furniss Expands Glossop Office with New Appointment
Davis Blank Furniss – the North West based law firm – has appointed Anita Shepherd as a family solicitor/ collaborative lawyer at its Glossop office. She joins from Glaisyers and she has previously worked at Daniels Solicitors in Macclesfield. Anita, …
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Employment Law Newsletter – January 2012
Welcome to January’s edition of our employment law newsletter, keeping you up to date with changes in employment law, and informing you of recent case law developments. Consultation launched on Tribunal fee structures The Ministry of Justice launched a consultation …
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TOP TIPS TO SURVIVE THE FESTIVE SEASON
Every year we place high expectations on the festive season as families unite and everyone strives to make the perfect roast dinner! It can be a very emotional period and some of us have tough things to face so we’ve outlined some …
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