Indirect Sex Discrimination: The Employment Tribunal awarded £60k to a part-time Morrison’s worker who was ‘gas-lighted’ into full-time hours.

Business Employment

Donna Patterson worked as a buyer in the Morrisons’ supermarket online business in Bradford. Whilst on maternity leave, her role was changed to fulfil the responsibilities of a full-time job, and upon her return, she was pressured to work longer hours, beyond what was stipulated in her contract. Ms Patterson was told she could do

Making training contract applications with limited legal experience – how to make the most of the experience you DO have

By Trainee Blog

Many aspiring trainee solicitors wonder how they can convey they will be a great trainee, or compete with applicants with months or years of paralegal experience, without an abundance of legal experience. However the skills that are required to be a successful trainee solicitor can be fostered and refined through non-legal work experience and other

Machins announces death of Managing Partner, Mark Pelopida

By Machins News

Press Release – Monday 5th December 2022 It is with great sadness that Machins Solicitors announces the death of its Managing Partner, Mark Pelopida. Mark died unexpectedly after a short illness on Friday 2nd December 2022.  He was 57 years old. For the immediate future, Kathryn Ainsworth will assume the role of Managing Partner.  Kathryn

Be the POWER-legal in your firm.

Trainee Blog

If you want to make the most of being a paralegal or are looking to elevate your career in law, here are my top five tips for how you can unlock your potential and thrive from my experience in Residential Conveyancing. P – Professionalism. Being a paralegal in Residential Conveyancing means you will be assisting

Equal Pay

Individual Employment

Legally, both men and women must be paid equally for doing equal work. Equal work is the same job, or jobs that are similar or which are considered to be of equal value to the employer. Equal pay does not only apply to basic salary and wages, but also includes any packages and benefits that

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