Unfair dismissal …Employers should be careful and be thorough
Posted By: Julie Leonard
Unfair dismissal …Employers should be careful and be thorough In a 2021 case, an employer dismissed an employee after he was seen at a social club smoking during a period of sickness absence. The employment tribunal has now ruled that this was an unfair dismissal. Mr....
Edwards and Co joins forces with construction and procurement law specialist Quigg Golden
We are delighted to announce that Edward Quigg and James Golden of the construction and procurement law practice Quigg Golden have become partners in Edwards and Co while retaining their position as directors with Quigg Golden. Established in 1979, Quigg Golden has grown to have...
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Philip Gordon as Partner
Posted By: Philip Gordon
Edwards & Co Solicitors are delighted to announce the promotion of litigation specialist Philip Gordon to partner. Philip joined the firm as head of the litigation department last February, bringing many years’ experience in a variety of litigation matters. Having qualified as...
Public trust and confidence in charities in Northern Ireland increases
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has recently reported in March 2021 on the independent survey carried out by nfpSynergy showing that public trust and confidence in charities is higher in Northern Ireland than in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. The research r...
Posted By: Julie Tierney
It’s hard to think of a life event not placed on hold by the pandemic, and divorce is no exception. Once lockdown began in March 2020, the family courts in Northern Ireland endeavoured to keep family cases moving forward, and jumped as quickly as possible to hearings by vide...
SHOULD EMPLOYERS GIVE A PAY RISE OR NOT?
Posted By: Julie Leonard
This is often the time employers decide on annual staff pay review. However, many businesses have been affected by the pandemic and are asking if they can award no pay increases in 2021? One way to look at the situation is either...
Extension to the relaxations on AGMs and Accounts
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
More good news and as expected companies, registered societies (such as many housing associations), and credit unions can hold their AGM online in the early part of 2021. This applies regardless of what the governing document says. The relaxations brought in by the the Co...
