Court criticises Quilter over treatment of disabled employee

A former employee of Quilter Financial Planning has been awarded £1,649.29 by Leeds Employment Tribunal for ‘injury to feelings’ as the firm failed to make reasonable adjustments for his disability.

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Quilter covenants ruled excessive in legal case

Quilter Private Client Advisers’ has won part of its legal case against a former adviser employee but the high court found its restrictive covenants were excessive and not enforceable.

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State Pension changes begin to take effect from today

Employers have been urged to speak to staff about changes to the State Pension which come into force today.

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More firms shed jobs than hire but business volumes rise

More financial services firms shed staff than hired them during the last quarter of 2014 – despite the majority of the sector reporting rising business volumes. Read more...