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In the recent case of MacLennan v British Psychological Society, 2024 the Claimant was a charity trustee. The Claimant’s position as a trustee and President-Elect was terminated following a falling out with the senior management team of the Respondent. The Claimant brought claims for whistleblowing on the basis of suffering less favourable treatment. The case is of significance to the non-profit sector. Although a trustee may not be an employee, they may still have rights before an Employment Tribunal as a whistleblower as a worker. To find out more about the case, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYxktDbE #EmploymentLaw #WorkersRights #Charities

📣 Howes Percival’s Corporate team has completed 37 deals in the immediate run-up to the Budget. James Stephen, Partner and Head of Corporate, commented: “The whole team have been amazing over the last few weeks and I’m incredibly proud of what we have been able to achieve. We will always go the extra mile for clients, but this was an extraordinary effort and is a testament to the experience and commitment of our team.” To find out more, click here 👉https://lnkd.in/ebKXr-cR #CorporateLaw

The Government has now announced the new National Minimum Wage rates, set to take effect from 1 April 2025. The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations in full (which took account of the ongoing cost of living crisis and inflation trends projected up to March 2026), and has taken steps to reduce the pay gap between those aged 18-20 and those aged 21 and over. To find out more, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2Zyt7Si #EmploymentLaw #AutumnBudget #NationalMinimumWage

After someone dies, others must take responsibility for dealing with and distributing the estate of the deceased. If the deceased has a Will, this person will be referred to as an Executor. It is an Executor’s duty to carry out the wishes of the deceased and distribute their assets according to the terms of the Will. Where more than one Executor has been appointed, they must act jointly. It is usually the case that the distribution of assets runs smoothly with both Executors working together efficiently, however, emotions and tensions can sometimes get in the way and create conflict. Our latest article explores the different strategies for resolving these types of disputes. To find out more, click here 👉https://lnkd.in/eAuaufCe #ContentiousProbate #Executors 

Howes Percival had the pleasure of attending the launch of the 2025 Leicester Comedy Festival brochure earlier today.   We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting ‘The Corporate Comedy Club’ event on 5 February 2025, as a part of the festival. Featuring MC Scott Bennett (Live at the Apollo, the News Quiz) Celya AB (Live at the Apollo, Comedy Central Live), and Leicester’s very own Jason Neale. Plus, we are today able to announce that our headliner will be ‘master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons (Mock the Week).   Huge thanks to the team at the Big Difference Company for their incredible work in making this happen, with a special thanks to Charlotte Laidet and Katherine West.    #LeicesterComedyFestival #LeicesterComedyFestival2025 

In the Carnival Plc v Hunter case, an employee on maternity leave was made redundant after her role was eliminated due to a company restructure. The claimant later filed claims of unfair dismissal and maternity discrimination, arguing that she wasn’t offered alternative roles, even though suitable vacancies existed. The Employment Tribunal found this a breach of Regulation 10, which requires that employers prioritise offering any available roles to employees on maternity leave before considering them for redundancy. To learn more about the case, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMUZbhyM #MaternityLeave #EmploymentLaw #UnfairDismissal #Redundancy 

Last Thursday, our Manchester office hosted a NetWalk event with a Halloween twist! Guests had the opportunity to explore the fascinating dark history of the city, all thanks to our knowledgeable tour guide Elizabeth Sibbering, who brought the chilling tales to life. Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was a pleasure catching up with you all, and we hope you found the event both enjoyable and informative. #Manchester #NetWalk #Networking #Halloween Sarah Lee Karyn Coburn deborah nigh Bilal Ehsan Elizabeth Sibbering Charlotte Inglis Sheraz Ahmed syreeta BRANFORD Francesca Vivace Ian Williamson Julie Beavis Caroline Ievers Nick Wilson Richard Parkinson Kathryn Ferns Jean Boldero Anna Johnson Laura Pickering Keith Algie Allan Cadman 

Last night, we had the pleasure of attending the Bondholder Dinner at Peterborough Cathedral, and what a fantastic evening it was! It was great to connect with so many professionals in the room and share conversations throughout the night. A big thank you to all our guests joining us – it’s always a privilege to share these moments with our network. #Peterborough #BondholderDinner #Networking Ollie Flowers Jonathan Mumby Robert Starr Michaela Henson Victoria Sandell Matt Thompson

In a significant move to streamline the regulatory landscape, the UK government has officially launched the Regulatory Innovation Office. This new unit is designed to expedite the approval process for innovative technologies, particularly in the realms of engineering biology and artificial intelligence within healthcare. To find out more, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSbARTqh #healthcare #innovation #technology

An incredible evening at The City Rooms with clients, colleagues and friends of Howes Percival, celebrating Diwali with great food and entertainment from our amazing dancers and dhol drummers. Thank you to everyone who attended and those that helped organise the night, and a huge thank you to our friends at Dow Schofield Watts and ThinCats for sponsoring the event. #Diwali2024 #LeicesterDiwali #FestivalOfLights