I spoke on Arise global news on 18 April 2013 on the increasing use of information taken from social media sites by the broadcast media. The interview followed news that CNN and other agencies falsely reported that an arrest had been made in the 24 hours following the Boston bombings. View the segment below: Continue reading »
As you may have guessed, I am a firm believer in the power social media has to enhance your career and your professional prospects. I was therefore flattered and pleased to have been referenced in an article by Christelle McCracken and Anthony Lyons as they discuss the importance of devloping a positive social media identity. “The best … Continue reading »
Caps on bonuses paid to fund managers proposed by European lawmakers may prompt British investment houses, which have most to lose from the new rules, to look at new structures such as profit sharing partnerships favoured by law firms, experts say. “Kevin Poulter, a senior associate at lawyers Bircham Dyson Bell warned of an … Continue reading »
Kevin Poulter imparts some cautionary tales of extra-curricular tomfoolery There are no laws founded on principles of common sense. It is something that comes with experience and with experience, you will realise that sense is all too often uncommon. Professionalism, on the other hand, is more objective. As lawyers, our employers, clients and the public … Continue reading »
When will an employer’s interference with an employee’s right to manifest their religion and beliefs be considered proportionate? Kevin Poulter considers the issue raised by the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) judgment in Eweida v United Kingdom. Eweida v United Kingdom ((Application Nos 48420/10, 59842/10, 51671/10 and 36516/10) [2013] ECHR 48420/10, [2013] All ER … Continue reading »
Young Lawyer Reports Interview with President Young Lawyer Magazine quotes from Legal Cheek interview with Lucy Scott-Moncrieff and picks up on the alternative routes to qualification which may result from the Legal Education and Training Review. Continue reading »
I was recently asked by the Daily Mirror to comment on a high-profile story involving the sacking of pundit John McCririck from Channel 4 Racing. Here’s what I had to say about his case: What rights do older workers have? If, as Mr McCririck claims, he has been employed by Channel 4 on rolling contracts … Continue reading »
Last week, the business secretary Vince Cable announced that more reforms were planned to make it ‘easier for firms to hire staff while protecting basic labour rights’. Further details of the consultation are available HERE. This is the latest development in the coalition Government’s systematic review of employment law since it took office and follows the … Continue reading »
The Tribunal reform is already taking effect. Here is the proof The Tribunal Service has just published some interesting statistics, breaking down the claims, awards and averages over the twelve months to 21 March 2012. Contrary to what we might be told by Vince and the BIS team, the effects of Tribunal reform already seem … Continue reading »
Employment analysis: The Court of Appeal has ruled employees on long-term sick leave have a right to carry over their holiday allowance without seeking permission from their employer. Kevin Poulter, an associate in the employment department of Bircham Dyson Bell LLP, advises that reviewing contractual allowances and policies in this area will be essential to … Continue reading »
