MKB Solicitors have appointed Ben McFeely to lead their Employment Department. Ben, a Partner at MKB, has been promoted to Head of Department after 8 years with the firm. MKB has been highlighted consistently in the Legal 500 directory in recent years as a leading provider of employment law and HR advice, based on client
How can a mobile phone and 10p help me make a Personal Injury claim?
If you have been unlucky enough to suffer an accident, the chances are you will probably be in some pain and suffering from shock. If you have fallen in a public place, you may also feel a degree of embarrassment and want to leave the scene of your accident as soon as possible. These factors
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As a firm we pride ourselves in supporting local and national charities and try to get involved with as many events as we can which are going on in the community. This week we have been supporting Dementia Action Week and have pledged to extend the number of dementia friends we have in the practice.
On Wednesday 11 April 2018 Barnsley Independent Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support (BIADS) hosted an event at their Dementia Support Centre in Barnsley to announce the launch of their new ‘here today, gone tomorrow’ campaign. The focus of the campaign is to raise awareness about dementia and encourage support for BIADS and the services which they
Since the landmark decision handed down by the Supreme Court on 26 July 2017, which found Employment Tribunal fees to be unlawful, we have been waiting for further details and guidance about the administrative arrangements that will apply in relation to applications for re-imbursement of fees that have previously been paid by parties to Employment
MKB Solicitors nominated for two awards at the Yorkshire Legal Awards
MKB Solicitors has been nominated in two categories at the prestigious Yorkshire Legal Awards to take place at New Dock Hall, Leeds on 12th October 2017. Senior Partner, Glyn Staves, is nominated for the Rising Star Award and the firms Private Client department is nominated for the Private Client award. We hope to follow up recent
The investigation process is key to making sure employees of your organisation are treated fairly. A good investigation process ensures situations are dealt with effectively and consistently, increasing productivity, employee trust and compliance with employment laws. In view of the recent quashing of Employment Tribunal fees, it is expected that far more unfair dismissal challenges
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England and Wales have increased the bands according to which compensation for injury to feelings awards are calculated. A Claimant that has successfully argued that they have suffered a discriminatory act or acts by their employer is able to apply for an award for the injury caused to