Following Boris Johnson’s speech last night (4th January 2021), Wosskow Brown Solicitors confirm that we are still fully operational. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and each lockdown, we have remained open for business. We would like to reassure all our clients, both current and future, that we are here to help. Most of our staff will…Continue reading
Category: Employment
Articles relating to our employment services
South Yorkshire Law Firm Continues Patronage for 8th Year
The room was certainly full of Christmas Spirit as Wosskow Brown Solicitors confirmed their continued patronage of the Sheffield Chamber for an 8th year. Wosskow Brown’s Partners, Ian Brown, Ian Osborn and Jamie Brown were taking part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day when Sheffield Chamber’s Tom Sutton called by to present the Patron’s…Continue reading
Christmas Opening Hours
We’re sure that we can all agree, that we can’t wait to see the back of 2020. It has been a tough year for everyone. As a firm, Wosskow Brown have carried on throughout the year to deliver the best possible service we could to our clients. We’re not going to lie, it has been…Continue reading
Business Support Through COVID-19
Wosskow Brown is here to assist clients through this pandemic as much as ever. We really don’t want to see a return to a deep recession, although latest forecasting shows that we are heading for the deepest recession on record. If this turns out to be true, we are still here in the tough times to help you through it.Continue reading
What is Furlough leave?
Wosskow Brown’s Employment Solicitor, Jamie Brown takes a look at common questions about furlough leave and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.Continue reading
How Coronavirus changes UK Immigration
The global Coronavirus pandemic has caught everyone out. It is no surprise that there will be visitors to the UK that will be running out of time on their visas. With travel restrictions currently in place, the UK Government has stepped in with measures to help. Visa Extension If you’re in the UK and your…Continue reading
Landmark discrimination case to take place over the protection of veganism
Today will see the beginning of a landmark hearing in Norwich. A panel will decide at tribunal whether veganism should be protected by law, as a philosophical or religious belief. This first-time hearing rises from Jordi Casamitjana’s claim he was unfairly dismissed due to his veganism. Mr Casamitjana says he was sacked by the League…Continue reading
The collapse of Thomas Cook: What is Compulsory Liquidation?
Long standing holiday firm, Thomas Cook, has ceased trading with immediate effect. This comes after the company’s failure to secure additional funding, during last minute negotiations over the weekend, sent the company into compulsory liquidation. The collapse of Thomas Cook has lead to much disruption and stress. Holidays and flights have been cancelled, leaving 150,000…Continue reading
Wages Growing At Fastest Rate Since 2008 in UK
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that UK wage growth has rocketed to 3.6% in the year to May 2019. This is the fastest rate we’ve seen wages growing since pre-financial crisis in 2008. In fact, inflation has been outpaced by wages for over a year now! Amidst Brexit uncertainty, it is great to…
British Steel Has Gone Into Liquidation
The UK’s second biggest steelmaker, British Steel, has gone into liquidation after failing to secure a government loan. The impact this will have is massive, with 5,000 jobs of British Steel workers in the balance. Furthermore, another 20,000 jobs in the supply chain are now uncertain too. 3,000 of these employees are based in Scunthorpe,…