BA v Unite rumbles on
The much-publicized dispute between British Airways plc and Unite regarding changes to the number of BA cabin crew on long haul flights and a proposed 2-year pay freeze continues to rumble on. BA and...
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Bob Fahy
01923 690021
bob.fahy@mablaw.com
Bob qualified as a solicitor in 2002 and joined Matthew Arnold and Baldwin in May 2006 from Fennemores solicitors in Milton Keynes. His practice covers all aspects of contentious and non contentious employment work, acting mainly for employers and senior executives.
Examples of recent and current work include advising a telecommunications engineering company on a restructuring exercise involving a number of redundancies, representing an international logistics company on a complex multi-claimant unfair dismissal claim under the TUPE regulations and advising a senior executive at a FTSE-100 listed group of companies in the hotel and catering industry on her exit from the company and severance package.
Bob regularly writes articles for the legal and HR press and speaks at MAB and external seminars. Bob was made an Associate in April 2010.
Examples of recent and current work include advising a telecommunications engineering company on a restructuring exercise involving a number of redundancies, representing an international logistics company on a complex multi-claimant unfair dismissal claim under the TUPE regulations and advising a senior executive at a FTSE-100 listed group of companies in the hotel and catering industry on her exit from the company and severance package.
Bob regularly writes articles for the legal and HR press and speaks at MAB and external seminars. Bob was made an Associate in April 2010.
Latest news and views from Bob Fahy
RSSAs an employer, have you the right to defend your property?
There has been much debate over the release of Munir Hussain, who was jailed for harming an intruder who attacked him and his family.
That case regarded protecting one’s family and home. What happens...
A Question of Race?
It was reported in the news and in the papers today that Commander Dizaei, a high ranking police officer with a high profile was found guilty yesterday(although it is reported he is appealing), of misconduct....
Overpayment of expenses
Some MPs have been informed that they have to repay expenses which could collectively amount to over one million pounds. It has been reported that some MPs may be facing criminal charges pursuant to s17...
A good compromise?
“A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognise it. They say. Huh. It works. It makes sense."
Barack...
Buying a business? Beware illegal workers!
Make sure when you are carrying out your due diligence exercise that you also check that all employees can legally work in the UK. If there are employees who are transferring to you and have been granted...
Adultery:Capability Issue?
So the papers have been reporting that John Terry has had an affair with his best friend’s girlfriend and that Fabio Capello is considering whether he should still be the England Captain. Should one’s...
“Fit notes” to be launched in April 2010
Following a consultation period between 28 May and 31 August 2009, The UK Government has now confirmed that it intends to replace the current sick note scheme with "fit notes" (or, more formally, "Statements...
New rules on advertising for skilled workers now in force
Under UK immigration rules, employers can recruit skilled non-EEA nationals if the vacancy cannot be filled by a worker residing in the UK. Previously, employers had to advertise the vacancy for two...
Draft Immigration Bill published
Draft Immigration Bill published
The Draft Immigration Bill, aimed at simplifying and consolidating immigration laws, was published on 12 November 2009.
Under the Bill, the five categories of leave...
