Entries by Jenny Carpenter

Employment Tribunals of England and Wales Latest Statistics

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The Employment Tribunals of England and Wales have reported the last quarter’s statistics for April to June 2018 for claims issued within the Employment Tribunals. There has been a 165% increase in claims.  This is thought to be  attributed wholly to the fee regime being abolished.  The result though is that there is a shortage […]

Women In The Legal Profession

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An interesting article in the Law Society’s Gazette publication this month reports that there is a “female talent drain” in that whilst entry level to the profession appears to be open to everyone, it is not the same once the ladder is ascended in the profession.   The number of female partners in solicitors’ firms is […]

Adams Harrison At Haverhill Show

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Adams Harrison were proud to be one of the sponsors for the Haverhill Show on Sunday 15th July 2018. By sponsoring £250 for the event it meant that various activities could be made available for children at a significantly reduced cost. We like to get involved in local events. It was lovely to be able […]

Equal Pay For Equal Work

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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 […]

Adams Harrison At Haverhill Show Video

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Jenny CarpenterJennifer Carpenter became Managing Partner of the firm in January 2014. She was appointed as a Partner in January 2005, having qualified as a solicitor in 2000 after completing her training with the firm. She specialises in Employment, property dispute litigation and contentious probate. She has extensive experience of undertaking advocacy in the Magistrates […]

Refund of Employment Tribunal Fees

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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

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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 […]

Employment Law Update Winter 2017

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We are pleased to bring you our Winter 2017 Employment Law update Please click on the image below to download your copy. Jenny CarpenterJennifer Carpenter became Managing Partner of the firm in January 2014. She was appointed as a Partner in January 2005, having qualified as a solicitor in 2000 after completing her training with […]

Recover Tribunal Fees Previously Paid

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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

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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 […]