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Over 3,500 current and former employees have recently won a landmark equal pay claim against Next. Following a unanimous ruling by an employment tribunal, the claimants won their six-year battle against the huge high-street retailer who failed to establish that paying its retail consultants (who are predominantly female) lower wages than its warehouse staff (the majority of whom are male) was discriminatory on the grounds of sex. The case has brought to attention that such equal pay claims, previously predominantly arising in the public sector, are increasingly common in the private sector with the emergence of cases against retailers and supermarkets. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8ZUgxsY

The DVSA is a government agency responsible for ensuring that drivers and vehicles meet stringent safety and environmental standards and All drivers will come into contact with the them in some way, yet its role and functions often remain unknown. Read on for the answers to the most commonly asked questions about the DVSA: https://bit.ly/3yYT40L

What does a ‘normal’ child arrangement entail? Family law expert Tania Derrett-Smith outlines what a typical child arrangement looks like, including whether a court order is always necessary and if mothers tend to be favoured by the courts. Weightmans is here to assist you in navigating family law issues, by providing expert advice and strategic guidance. https://lnkd.in/ePvDC94x

From the start of this year, UK businesses have faced challenges in hiring migrant workers due to tightened rules and immigration policies. Learn about sponsored and non-sponsored visa routes available for your business from our immigration experts. https://lnkd.in/e7Djgv5K #Immigration #VisaRoutes #Business

📣 NEWS: Legal 500 hall of famer joins Weightmans’ team of ESG experts in London 🏗 Aidan Thomson, is a specialist environmental lawyer with over 30 years expertise in the industry and specialising in environmental liability and compliance issues. To find out more about Aidan click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAPgn4cr #law #lawfirm #enviromentalaw

Employment insights round-up. Your summary of our recent top insights you don’t want to miss! 💡 What should employer’s do when they’re made aware of criminal charges against an employee? https://lnkd.in/eg5yWC2r 💡 EAT found that a change in care home provider was not a business transfer for some and a change in service provision for others https://lnkd.in/egQQ_6CQ 💡 Why must employers assess the characteristics of employees? https://lnkd.in/e5KCp_Tw 💡 “WFH” (Working from Holiday) – survey reveals a “switched on” working population https://lnkd.in/dheSrGda 💡 New rules on the allocation of tips https://lnkd.in/evfU_Zh2 👉 Be sure to sign up to our mailing list, so you can keep updated on all the emerging trends and topics in the Employment market. https://lnkd.in/dyawTVs

On this International Day of Charity, we're reflecting on the remarkable charitable activities #TeamWeightmans continue to get involved with and the impact we've made in our communities. Each one of our offices champions a local charity, pouring their energy and passion into supporting their mission every year. We're proud to work with Action Tutoring, where we lend our skills to tutoring children from less privileged backgrounds. We work in tandem with GROW Mentoring, aiding diverse and socially mobile university students as they navigate their way into the legal profession. Our collaboration with The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is another key partnership. This unique non-profit synergizes the insurance industry to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people through grants, volunteering, and leadership. Our own Kieran Jones serves on the board, contributing to the foundation’s growth and guiding its impact. Take a look at Team Weightmans in action...

Is there really such thing as a ‘quickie divorce’? The concept of a 'quickie divorce' is often spotlighted in the media, but is it a reality in the legal world? Our family law specialist, Lucy Phipps, demystifies this topic, offering insight into what a quickie divorce truly entails and its realistic timeframe. Weightmans are here to support you in navigating family law matters, including divorce and dissolution, with expert advice and strategic guidance. #FamilyLaw #QuickieDivorce #SeeThePossibility https://lnkd.in/epYDNsqW

📣 NEWS: Leading planning lawyer joins Weightmans’ built environment team in Birmingham 🏗 John Gregory is a specialist planning lawyer with almost 20 years' expertise in the industry and ranked by Legal 500 as a "leading individual" for planning in the Midlands. To find out more about John, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eE7qEd2S #law #lawfirm #builtenvironment