Entries by Jenny Carpenter

Equal Pay For Equal Work

As long as 45 years ago measures were first introduced in the UK to address the difference in pay between men and women carrying out the same or similar work. It is considered, however that only limited progress has been made in bridging the gender pay gap. Up until the end of September 2014 the […]

Refund of Employment Tribunal Fees

The Lord Chancellor has provided an update on employment tribunal fees to the House of Commons Justice Committee. A large number of potentially eligible people have apparently failed to apply since the refund scheme was rolled out in November last year, following the abolition of Tribunal fees. The Ministry of Justice is therefore writing to […]

Morrisons Supermarket Liable For Data Breach

Morrisons Supermarket has been held liable for a data breach of 5,518 former and current employees’ personal data. On 4th December 2017 the High Court allowed a compensation claim by thousands of Morrisons Supermarket staff. A former staff member that had worked as a senior internal auditors at Morrisons had taken personal data from payroll […]

Recover Tribunal Fees Previously Paid

Following the Supreme Court judgment on Employment Tribunal fees an announcement has now been made on the first stage of the scheme  to be reimbursed fees paid whilst the fee regime was operational. Up to around 1,000 people will now be contacted individually and given the chance to complete applications before the full scheme is […]

Employment Tribunal Fees Abolished

A fee regime was in place from 29th July 2013 whereby fees had to be paid upon issuing a claim before an Employment Tribunal and upon the case going to a full trial. The fee for issuing a claim was either £160 or £250, depending on the type of claim. The hearing fee was £230 […]

Adams Harrison has got Legal Talent

Adams Harrison took part on the weekend of 8th July in the Saffron Walden Carnival (which, by all accounts, is second in size to the Notting Hill Carnival). Their float was designed around the theme of “Adams Harrison has got Legal Talent” – based on the Britain’s Got Talent. Afterwards Jenny Carpenter wrote; “A huge thanks […]

What Should Be Included In Holiday Pay?

There has been a significant amount of cases addressing the question of what it is appropriate for an employer to pay for periods of statutory annual leave. The position is clear and straightforward where the employee receives a regular wage, or even if the hours or wage are irregular it is clear from the Working […]

Guess The Number of Smarties for Children In Need

  Adams Harrison staff across their 3 offices took place in various activities in support of Children in Need 2016. The main event was guessing how many Smarties were in a jar, plus there was a raffle and general collections. The Smarties game was won by Partner Melanie Pratlett’s son. The total raised was £115.00.