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29
Apr 2021

Section: Medical Negligence

Employee Spotlight – Lauren Bullock

Each colleague at Chadwick Lawrence is a valuable member of the team, which is why we’ve decided to introduce you to a different colleague each month to learn more about the great team at Chadwick Lawrence. In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Lauren Bullock, a solicitor in the Medical Negligence team. Discover what…

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22
Apr 2021

Section: Employer Services

Go Green (HR) or Go Home?

  HR leaders are in the midst of designing a new future for the HR function and different models or thought processes are required if HR is to remain as relevant, going forward.  The default position of many organisations in these times is to please the owner or shareholders (rather than the worker), which decreases…

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16
Apr 2021

Section: Wills & Probate

Chadwick Lawrence are shortlisted for ‘Best Probate Law Firm – North of England’ at UK Probate Research Awards.

We are pleased to announce that the Wills and Probates team at Chadwick Lawrence have been nominated for the ‘Best Probate Law Firm – North of England’ at the UK Probate Research Awards. This is a great acknowledgement for the Wills and Probates team and demonstrates their commitment to excellent customer service by using technology…

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07
Apr 2021

Section: Employer Services

Supermarket store workers seeking to “Pocket the Difference” in equal pay claim

Last month in Asda Stores Ltd v Brierley & Others, the Supreme Court found that the claimants (mostly women working in supermarkets) were entitled to compare themselves for equal pay purposes with employees (mostly men) working within Asda Distribution Centres (“DC”).  A ‘valid comparator’ is a critical stage in establishing the basis for a successful…

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18
Mar 2021

Section: Employer Services

“You can do a lot if you’re properly trained, it’s all to do with the training” – Queen Elizabeth II

When is an employee deemed effectively trained in employment policies and procedures?  An excellent sense check is to imagine the worst-case scenario played out in any particular area, then examining whether the training expectation is actually being fulfilled properly.  Is it a fluid, progressive programme that facilitates colleagues to live, breathe and keep up to…

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17
Mar 2021

Section: * PERSONAL *

Chadwick Lawrence become Bradford Bulls official Legal Partner

Bradford Bulls announce Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors as the Official Legal Partner of the club. Chadwick Lawrence have been delivering a full range of personal and commercial legal services for over 170 years and operate from nine offices across West Yorkshire. The new partnership for 2021 will see the West Yorkshire legal firm adopt a position on…

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