Constructive Dismissal – Credit for sums earned during notice period
The
Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Stuart
Peters –v- Bell
has been overruled by the Court of Appeal.
The case of Norton Tool –v- Tewson held that in
claims of unfair dismissal, employees are entitled to compensation for all of
the notice period, even if they found another job during that period. This could mean that employees could, in
effect, be paid twice for the same period.
In Stuart Peters –v- Bell, the Employment Appeal Tribunal had
previously held that the rule also applied to cases of constructive unfair dismissal.
The Court of
Appeal disagreed. Where an employee
brings a claim for constructive dismissal and claims compensation in relation to
the period of notice they were entitled to, they must now give credit for sums
earned in other employment during that period.
Insurance Conference 2009
Veitch Penny is delighted to announce the details of their annual Insurance Conference. This year’s event will be taking place on the Thursday 24th September at the Royal College of Physicians, London.
The conference is an opportunity to get updated by leading specialists in the Insurance and Personal Injury Industry on the current topical issues and covers a broad range of subjects.
The conference is followed by an end-of-day talk from Professor Tom Fahy, MD MPil FRCPsych, Professor of Forensic Mental Health and Consultant Psychiatrist at the Institute of Psychiatry. Tom will take a look at the role of the psychiatrist as an Expert Witness.
The key issues to be covered are:
Controversies in Quantum Nicholas Heathcote Williams, QC, 12 Kings Bench Walk
Looking through the smokescreen - The world of Anti Fraud Owen Thomas, Solicitor, Technical Legal Manager, Professional Risk - Claims, Travelers Insurance Co Ltd
The Personal Injury Update Mark Fowles, Head of Insurance & Senior Partner, Veitch Penny Joanne Pruden, Senior Associate Solicitor, Veitch Penny
Bowtie Insurable Risk Analysis Nick Chown, Vp Risk Consultancy
Disclosure and redaction in claims involving local and public authorities Andrew Warnock, Barrister, 1 Chancery Lane
Disability Discrimination Act and Public Authorities Smair Soor, Barrister, 7 Bedford Row Rachel Billen, Associate Solicitor, Veitch Penny
Credit Hire Kiril Waite, Barrister, 1 Chancery Lane
The conference has been accredited with 5 hours CII CPD points.
The Veitch Penny Insurance Conference is designed for Claims Managers, Claims Handlers, Risk Managers, Claims Service Providers, In-house Lawyers, Local Authorities, Insurance Officers and anyone interested in defending Insurance Claims.
Multiple personal attending from the same organisation can also take advantage of our fantastic promotional pricing: 1st Person, Full Price - £125.00 2nd Person, Half Price - £62.50 3rd Person - FREE (All pricing excludes VAT which is charged at 15%)
Details of the conference can also be found on our website www.vpinsurance.net, a legal resource centre for insurers, local and public authorities alike.
For further information or to reserve your place please contact Stacey Avery by phone on 01392 288380 or email,
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Local Firm - All Rounders
August 2009
Veitch Penny Solicitors of Exeter and Crediton are now in proud possession of the Devon and Somerset Law Society Challenge Cup (DASLS)!
Veitch Penny Solicitors were recently presented with the cup after coming joint first in the 2008-09 tournament. The cup is now proudly on display in their Exeter office reception.
The DASLS Challenge is a fun tournament of sports events. Firms of solicitors score points by entering teams into various rounds. Veitch Penny Solicitors proved themselves to be firm all rounder’s, by taking part in various events such as; beach sports, skittles, five aside football, and tag rugby. Team members included Marie Macfarlane, Joanne Pruden, Lorna Herring, and Katie Blackburn.
A central theme of the Devon and Somerset Law Society’s activity is to provide opportunities for members to network with one another. Legal practice has changed to the extent that there are few opportunities to meet colleagues from other firms and disciplines. The Society is committed to providing a range of events that enable members of all ages to meet with one another on an informal basis.
Veitch Penny is sporting inside the office too. The firm is more than surviving the credit crunch with no redundancies and actually taking on additional members of staff to ensure that they are able to continue to provide a quality service. The firm has also increased the number of new clients and their geographical coverage. The local firm has recently improved its national exposure and is now working on behalf of Authorities in Surrey and Greater London.
Veitch Penny Solicitors is thriving throughout the firm and prides itself on being a substantial practice with the reputation of a London firm, but with highly competitive local rates with its roots strongly tied in the West Country. The firm is able to deal with all your domestic and business needs, and invite you to pop in for a free initial chat to help you understand your rights.
Local Solicitors, Veitch Penny, based in Exeter and Crediton, are bucking the recession trend and are celebrating the expansion of their practice.
The firm is proud that they are not only surviving in the credit crunch with no redundancies, but they have instead, taken on additional members of staff to ensure that they are able to continue to provide a quality service.
After spending a number of years working for a well known local practice, Simon Oliver joins Veitch Penny as a Property Solicitor and will play a key role in the development of our busy Crediton Office. Simon Says: ”I am delighted to have joined such a thriving firm and to be working with Ian Penny who is so respected in the area“.
Veitch Penny is not just expanding in terms of size, but it has also increased the number of new clients and their geographical coverage. The local firm has recently improved its national exposure and is now working on behalf of Authorities in Surrey and Greater London.
Mark Fowles, Senior Partner and head of the Insurance Department says: “Our success is attributed in part to the hard work of all the staff whose continued enthusiasm commitment and expertise speaks for itself and impresses the clients“.
Veitch Penny Solicitors is thriving throughout the firm and prides itself on being a substantial practice with the reputation of a London firm, but with highly competitive local rates with its roots strongly tied in the West Country. The firm is able to deal with all your domestic and business needs, and invite you to pop in for a free initial chat to help you understand your rights.
Contact: Senara Shapland - 01392 288383 (
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Veitch Penny is delighted to announce the details of their annual Insurance Conference. This year’s event will be taking place on the Thursday 24th September at the Royal College of Physicians, London. 
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