No one is above the Law; who can sue the GDC?
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 59 Dr Michalak was employed by the Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals until she was dismissed in July 2008. She complained that she had been discriminated against in the course of her employment. Pending the result of the action she brought against her employer, disciplinary proceedings were brought against Dr Michalak in relation to the care of patients and her behaviour towards...Read More
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Success for hairdresser dismissed due to her pregnancy
On 20th November 2017 we received the reserved judgment of the Manchester employment tribunal confirming our client had been successful in her claim for pregnancy related discrimination, among other things. Louise Doyle had been employed by Associated Training Solutions Limited as a trainer/assessor for 1 year 11 months when she was dismissed due to allegations of gross misconduct. The...Read More
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Transgender; it’s not just a label
Over the last few months there have been a number of stories in the press in relation to transgender issues; – Playboy featured its first transgender playmate, a successful model who has appeared in Italia Vogue and catwalk shows; – The Methodist Church appointed its first transgender minister; – A teacher was suspended for referring to a transgender boy as a girl; – A...Read More
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Knowledge is power; getting to grips with the tribunal process
London, 16th November 2017 – Half day workshop Julia Furley and Laura Pearce, two of JFH Law’s specialists in employment law, delivered the workshop Knowledge is power; getting to grips with the tribunal process, organised by the National Crime Officers Association (NCOA) This workshop took place on the 16th of November in London. The NCOA is a trade union for those who work at the...Read More
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Infographic – Easy steps to request a change of Provider on a NHS dental contract
For further information, read our article NHS dental contract; how to change the name of the Provider. Read More
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NHS dental contract; how to change the name of the Provider
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 58 There is no automatic right under the NHS dental contract to change the dental Provider on it, even if there is no other change to the way in which the services are being delivered and the Provider is the same in all but name. In fact there is a risk if you seek to change the named Provider this will be considered a material change and the contract will be terminated...Read More
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FREE workshop – Employment Law; understanding the basics
London, 30th November 2017 – A half day FREE workshop: 9am -1pm Laura Pearce, one of JFH Law’s specialists in employment law, was delivering the workshop Employment Law; understanding the basics, in association with Building Legacies. This talk took place on the 30th of November from 9 am to 1pm at Good Hotel London, Royal Victoria Dock Western Gateway, London, E16 1FA. Recruitment...Read More
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FREE seminar – Limited company, partnership or consortia; what is best for your business?
London, 7th December 2017 – 2 hours FREE seminar: 9-11 am Jigna Varsani, one of JFH Law’s specialists in business law, is delivering the seminar Limited company, partnership or consortia; what is best for your business?, in association with Building Legacies. This talk will take place on the 7th of December from 9am to 11am at Good Hotel London, Royal Victoria Dock Western Gateway, London,...Read More
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FREE workshop – Contract law; rules, risks and resolutions
London, 23rd January 2018 – A half day free workshop: 9am -1pm Laura Pearce and Jigna Varsani, two of JFH Law’s specialists in contract law, delivered the workshop Contract law; rules, risks and resolutions, in association with Building Legacies. This talk took place on the 23rd of January at the Good Hotel London, Western Gateway, E16 1FA London. Having in place the resources to form a good...Read More
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Ghosh; is there a new test for dishonesty in town?
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 57 In the case of Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) LTD t/a Crockfords the Supreme Court effectively re-wrote the test for dishonesty. It removed the second, subjective limb of the current test. This has a significant impact, as it has resulted in one single standard dishonesty test across civil, criminal and regulatory cases. This decision will have huge implications for...Read More
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