In his third and final column for the Stray Ferret, Harrogate employment lawyer Richard Port looks at the issue of restructurings and, sadly, the prospect of redundancies in the context of covid-19.
Columns
COLUMN: What happens if your job is at risk after furlough
This article is written for the Stray Ferret by Harrogate employment lawyer Richard Port. Richard is Principal Solicitor and Founding Director at Boardside legal. In a series of articles, he explores the issues raised for employers and employees returning to work post...
Strayside Sunday: Harrogate Convention Centre should not be in the hands of politicians
This week Paul writes that the Harrogate Convention Centre should be freed from political interference and sold to run as a commercial venture
Column: Can your employer force you to return to work?
Employment lawyer Richard Port looks at the issues of reluctant returners in a post-furlough workplace, and what employers can and should do to ease concerns.
Strayside Sunday: Our MPs should act on principle when it comes to the NHS
In this week Strayside Sunday Paul challenges the district’s MPs to act on principle to support the NHS, rather than simply use its good name when they see a public relations opportunity.
Column: Can you force an employee back to work?
In the first of a series of articles for The Stray Ferret, Harrogate employment lawyer, Richard Port explores employment law as we return to the office. Today he looks at the case of “Fred” – an employee who is very reluctant to return to work .
Strayside Sunday: the voodoo economics of Harrogate’s civic centre
In this week’s Strayside Sunday Paul reflects on how the borough council has responded to the Stray Ferret’s investigation into the cost of its civic centre.
Strayside Sunday: Harrogate’s economy too reliant on hospitality
This Sunday Paul argues that, as we start to recover from lockdown, we must build a newly diverse and resilient local economy, one in which Harrogate’s current over-reliance on hospitality is addressed.
COLUMN: Not all of the chancellor’s measures will boost hospitality
As Rudding Park Hotel and Spa prepares to open on Monday, its MD Peter Banks writes for The Stray Ferret and examines how each of the chancellor’s measures may, or may not, help the fragile hospitality industry
Strayside Sunday: Build Back Better? I fear not…
In this week’s column Paul hopes we build back a more sustainable economy but fears we won’t learn the lessons of the past.
Strayside Sunday: Harrogate Borough Council must act in councillor race controversy
This week Paul wonders if a Harrogate parish councillor’s posts on race should be excused and if the Great British Public can be trusted to do the right thing
COLUMN: “Speaking truth to power” is part of the job says Bishop of Ripon
The Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley writes for the Stray Ferret about the role of the Church in speaking out. The Bishop received a death threat over comments on social media about the Prime Minster’s aide Dominic Cummings’ trip to Durham during lockdown
Strayside Sunday: Insipid Liberal Democrats aren’t serving the public
In this week’s Strayside Sunday Paul laments the fact there’s no functioning opposition on Harrogate Borough Council and reflects on a difficult week for the Health Secretary
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Ripon saint’s parade couldn’t go marching in
A sunny Saturday would, in normal years, have been perfect for Ripon’s St Wilfrid’s Day procession, but the coronavirus crisis, which has brought a temporary halt to mass participation events, meant that celebrations had to be scaled down.