18/12/12
Employment Law Solicitors at Forbes are welcoming a change to the redundancy notice period as it will save local employers both time and money. In an announcement today it has been confirmed that the period of notice, which employers must give to their employees (where more than 100 or more employees…
24/10/12
Forbes Solicitors is warning that a decision reached today in the Supreme Court regarding equal pay could have wide reaching implications for local employers, particularly those in the public sector. The Supreme Court ruled that employees can bring a claim for equal pay in the High Court as opposed to…
23/10/12
Forbes Solicitors' Legal 500 rankings this year received a boost due to outstanding feedback and testimonials from clients. The firm was again ranked in 13 categories and moved up a tier in both Corporate and Commercial and Social Housing as a direct result from the comments of clients. Forbes…
31/08/12
Forbes Solicitors are inviting local business to attend a Mock Tribunal to see what can happen if your business fails to follow rules and regulations. The Forbes' Employment Team is hosting an Employment Law update and Mock Tribunal to guide employers through the latest changes in employment…
16/07/12
An Employment Solicitor is warning that the introduction of fees in the Employment Tribunal will not have the wide reaching effect that the Ministry of Justice is hoping for. The consultation on the introduction of fees in Employment Tribunals has been published by the MoJ and is an apparent attempt…
24/05/12
The Diamond Jubilee Celebrations are nearly upon us. As the party preparations begin and the bunting is hung, Forbes Solicitors is warning local employers to be prepared. Just like the Royal Wedding last year, the 5th June this year will be an additional bank holiday to allow for a national celebration…
26/04/12
The Supreme Court has handed down important judgments in the eagerly anticipated cases of Homer v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police and Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes. Both of which focus upon the interpretation of a rule that allows employers to justify age discrimination if they can prove…
30/03/12
Forecourts across the country have been gridlocked, and petrol stations running dry, following ministers' recommendations that motorists fill their fuel tanks up with the ominous threat of strikes by tanker drivers hanging over the UK. But what are the employment implications for stranded employees and…
20 Feb 2019
Employment & HR
Ms De Groen had been employed as a teacher by Gan Menachem, an ultra-orthodox Jewish Nursery, since July 2012…
Emma led us through a complex Employment Tribunal case which we would not have successfully succeeded without her and the team at Forbes support, they made us feel at ease throughout the process
Alexander Dennis Limited
We wouldn't work with any other firm when it comes to employment and HR topics.
Charlotte Jackson
UK HR Business Partner
Voith Paper Ltd
The service offering at Forbes is of outstanding quality and value and has consistently exceeded our expectations.
Kathryn Robinson
Head of HR
Accrol Papers
Head of department Jonathan Holden leads a team of 'highly competent individuals' covering the full range of employment matters.
2018-19 edition Legal 500
Forbes Solicitors provides 'swift, efficient and pragmatic advice to its clients'.
2018-19 edition Legal 500
We find that the Forbes team take a pragmatic and supportive approach and enjoy working with their team.
Jayne Mizon
HR Manager
Kepak Convenience Foods
We approached Forbes Solicitors on a recommendation because as a small independent organisation we needed clear guidance and backing on HR matters.
Stephen Neaves
Manager
Piccadilly Garden & Support Service
The Forbes team were fantastic, the work and effort they put in was impressive and I was made to feel at ease throughout the proceedings. I can not thank the Forbes team enough
Peter Morley
Without doubt Jonathan Holden is like a security blanket. He understands that schools need to act in the best interest of school as a whole
Brenda P Allen
FCIPD
I will keep promoting you and your services because I'm fully committed to the quality of your work and the impact that it has in school.
Sharon Asquith
Principal
Ashton Community Science College
Amy Stokes was more than helpful throughout the whole process - Thank you Amy.
Stephen Fielden
Forbes are proactive in relation to changes in legislation and keep me informed via regular seminars, updates and bulletins.
Nicola Watson
Business Support Manager
Birchall Catering Supplies Ltd
I have always found everyone at Forbes to be approachable, helpful and professional, and would have no hesitation in recommending them to any other business
Catherine Ogden
Commercial Director
E A Foulds Limited
May I say how much the employment team at Forbes have helped Samlesbury Hall with staff issues over the past ten years.
Sharon Jones
Hall Director
Samlesbury Hall
...we have found Forbes to be an excellent team of people to work with, fully understanding our needs and goals.
Landon Helsby
Managing Director
Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd.
