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March 28, 2019
Non-disclosure agreements
There will be times when a business needs to share commercially sensitive information with third parties outside of it. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is useful in this situation as it can limit the disclosure to the minimum necessary. A well drafted NDA helps to restrict the use of your shared ideas or information to a […]
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January 11, 2019
Helping hand for Maidstone’s 1st Vinters Rainbows
In lieu of sending a Christmas card this year, we have made a donation to the 1st Vinters Rainbows to help fund the cost of resources needed to run the new Girl Guiding Programme. Girl Guiding UK have launched a new programme for each section within Guiding; Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. The idea of […]
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January 11, 2019
Managing stress checklist
An employer who does not take action to manage the effects of stress on its employees will not get the best out of those employees and will also run an increased risk of stress-related claims. Employers should consider, and be seen to consider, the impact of stress in the workplace. This might include: Anti-stress policies […]
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January 11, 2019
New Under Sheriff of Kent
Gullands’ Associate Catherine Lloyd will become the Under Sheriff of Kent, taking over from Robert Coombe who will be retiring from the role in 2020. Robert has been the Under Sheriff for the last eight years and it is typically a role carried out by a solicitor. The Under Sheriff is there to offer support and guidance […]
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January 11, 2019
Spurs Legends come to the Gallagher Stadium
We are delighted to be sponsoring a charity football match on Sunday 30th June 2019, which sees the Spurs Legends play Waitrose 270 FC at the Gallagher Stadium, Maidstone. Tickets are selling fast and cost £5 for adults and £1 for children and the money raised goes to support two local charities – Mencap Maidstone […]
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October 3, 2018
Age Discrimination in recruitment
Age discrimination is unlawful in the UK. Many employers however have not considered the fact that discrimination issues can arise before the employment relationship starts. It is a good idea to consider your recruitment process and look at the following issues. – Part one: personal details including career and educational history. This is detached by HR […]
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October 3, 2018
Maternity Myths
One of the most confusing areas of law both for employer and employee are the rights under the maternity legislation. Nothing can beat getting information at the earliest opportunity from a reliable source. The following however are some of the most common misconceptions. Can an employer contact an employee whilst she is on maternity leave? […]
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September 25, 2018
Village landmark inspires generations of artists
Anyone driving though the beautiful village of Sutton Valence can’t fail to notice the old chapel building, which houses the art rooms for Sutton Valence School. Now called the Gulland Hall, its future looked bleak until it was bought by Old Suttonian Blair Gulland and his wife Tikki in 1976. At the time, the young couple bought […]
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June 25, 2018
Dress codes and sex discrimination a guide for employers
The Government has published new guidance (May 2018) for employers who set dress codes in the workplace and job applicants who may have to abide by them. The guidance has been published following a recommendation from the Parliamentary Women and Equalities Select Committee and the Petitions Committee. It sets out how the law might apply […]
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May 24, 2018
Does Health & Safety legislation apply to Volunteers?
It depends. If the volunteer was working for a business or voluntary body which had any employed staff, the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) would apply and the answer to the question would be yes. If a volunteer was injured in an accident and there was a prosecution, it would be brought […]
