NI assembly reverses asbestos compensation law
People in Northern Ireland suffering from the asbestos related condition pleural plaques are able to claim compensation from Wednesday, December 14, 2011.
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Supreme Court ruling gives green light to NI asbestos compensation law
The decision of the Supreme Court to dismiss an appeal brought by UK insurers who challenged the lawfulness of an Act of the Scottish Parliament (The Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009) will enable a similar Act in Northern Ireland to come into force.
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Thompsons NI welcomes asbestos Bill
Belfast solicitors Thompsons NI has welcomed Northern Ireland’s Assembly’s decision to pass a Bill which recognises the concerns of those suffering from an asbestos related condition.
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UNITE Wins Protective Award payments for Redundant Workers
Unite members awarded maximum 90 days award
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Draft Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill (Northern Ireland) 2010
As a firm Thompsons has acted in almost every major asbestos test case in the UK and at any time we will be acting for hundreds of people and their families claiming compensation for asbestos related disease. In the Pleural Plaques test litigation we were instructed on behalf of Unite the Union in the lead test case of Johnston v NEI International Combustion Limited and also represented Mr Grieves, one of the other three appellants in the House of Lords.
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Labour Relations Consultation on Code of Practice on Time Off for Trade Union Duties and Activities (August 2010)
The Labour Relations Agency have conducted a consultation seeking comments on their draft Code of Practice on Time Off for Trade Union Duties and Activities, which is proposed to replace the current Code. This follows a similar exercise carried out by the equivalent body in Great Britain (ACAS) in 2009, which led to the introduction of a revised Code in GB. Thompsons NI have submitted a response to the consultation document.
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Public Consultation on Disputes in the Workplace (September 2009)
The Department for Employment and Learning have conducted a consultation to inform a review of mechanisms for resolving individual employment rights disputes in Northern Ireland to ascertain if the present arrangements can be improved. Thompsons McClure have submitted a response to the consultation document.
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The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008
On the 1st October 2008, The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 and associated Act came into force. The Legislation sets up a new scheme to provide financial support for sufferers of mesothelioma within weeks of diagnosis. Sufferers of mesothelioma will be eligible for a payment whether they were employees, self employed or contracted mesothelioma from relatives clothing. Compensation will be paid if they have not already received compensation through civil litigation.
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Thompsons ClientMy solicitor at Thompsons NI provided an excellent service throughout the process. Communication was clear and concise, keeping me up to date with all developments. She ensured that I had all the relevant information to make an informed decision.
Thompsons ClientI am so thankful for all the hard work of the team which dealt with my case, who settled my claim in such a quick time. Especially pleasing was the close collaboration conducted with my union USDAW, which really helped the process.
Thompsons ClientIf in the future family or friends need legal help, I would recommend Thompsons NI Solicitors to handle their case.
Thompsons ClientI was kept informed at every stage of the process in a timely fashion and treated with the utmost dignity.