Thompsons Solicitors

📢 On 26 October, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 came into force, marking a significant shift in employers’ responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Act introduces a proactive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment — not only by employees but also by clients and customers. Learn more in the latest issue of our Employment Law Review here: https://bit.ly/3YEuHPU #EmploymentLaw #UKEmpLaw

We’re proud to support the Institute of Employment Rights (IER) in launching their new six-part podcast series 🎙️. In this series, expert labour law voices break down the employment reforms introduced by the Labour government and explore what these changes mean for workers across the UK.   At Thompsons, we’ve always stood behind stronger protections for workers, and we’re pleased to work alongside IER to advance understanding of these pivotal proposals. Listen here to learn how the Employment Rights Bill could impact you and the UK’s 33 million workers: https://lnkd.in/eX_268_3   #Podcast #LabourLaw #EmploymentLaw #UKEmpLaw

North Bristol NHS Trust has contacted patients who may have been harmed by the care provided by Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, Mr John Hutchinson. Thompsons Solicitors is currently representing several of Mr Hutchinson’s former patients. Read more here: bit.ly/3NFCPJN

Specialist medical negligence lawyers at Thompsons Solicitors have said they are ‘very concerned’ to learn that The General Medical Council has suspended the medical licence of the mesh surgeon Professor Sohier Elneil.   This follows a hearing earlier this month in which a Medical Practitioners Tribunal considered allegations that in 2017 Dr Elneil had failed to obtain informed consent from a patient, and that she provided dishonest information in respect of a procedure undertaken.    It was further alleged that in 2018 she provided information she knew to be dishonest to NHS Highland, in respect of the procedure undertaken on the same patient. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hgoZej

Excellent #SYABIF event today on FND with Dr Mike Dilley and others introduced by Thomas Hamilton. Fantastic learning experience. #SYABIF #UKABIF #todayatthompsons #abiforum #southyorkshire #abi #acquiredbraininjury

This week the government published four consultations on changes to trade union law, remedies against fire and rehire, applying zero hours contracts measures to agency workers and the rate of Statutory Sick Pay for low paid workers. To access our latest briefing which provides a brief overview of each consultation and the key proposals, click here: https://lnkd.in/eyZ3mtHy #employmentlaw #employmentrightsbill

We welcome the Coroner’s ruling that rogue surgeon Ian Paterson must give evidence at the upcoming inquests, following his attempt to have his witness summons revoked. Linda Millband, head of group claims at Thompsons Solicitors, who represents 14 of the affected families, says: "This ruling is an important step towards justice for the families affected by Paterson's actions and ensuring they hear all the evidence needed for a full inquest."   Paterson, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence, carried out unnecessary and harmful surgeries on over 1,000 patients. These inquests aim to shed further light on the tragic consequences of his malpractice.   #PatientSafety #MedicalNegligence   https://bit.ly/3AktrYJ

The Government has today announced four separate consultations concerning aspects of the Employment Rights Bill.   The first consultation is concerned with the measures introduced in the Employment Rights Bill to tackle one-sided flexibility in zero hours contracts and how they could be applied to agency workers.   The second consultation concerns a focus on creating a modern framework for industrial relations and seeks to examine the way in which trade unions are currently regulated.   The third consultation is seeking views on measures to strengthen the collective redundancy framework and protections for employees against fire and rehire practices. The fourth consultation is on the percentage replacement rate for those earning below the current rate of Statutory Sick Pay.   More information to follow….. https://lnkd.in/ePYWyZ9N   #employmentlaw #employmentrightsbill #employmentrights

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thompsons Solicitors is proud to join the Wear It Pink campaign. Across all our offices, we stand in solidarity with those affected by breast cancer and raise awareness for this important cause. 💕 #WearItPink