No one can have escaped the press coverage of high profile cases of historical sexual abuse such as Savile and Rolf Harris. One of the effects of these cases has been an increase in victims coming forward to report similar offence, some of which occurred decades ago. While it is likely that most are justified… Read more »
Most motorists are aware that using your mobile phone while driving is an offence, in fact it’s been an offence since December 1st 2003. Despite this, there are still common misconceptions that motorists regularly fall foul of. Initially, the definition of what constitutes an offence seems simple; you are on the phone and you are… Read more »
The ‘Gig Economy’ has hit headlines again with a further Employment Tribunal decision on the employment status of those working within it. In October 2016 an Employment Tribunal ruled that drivers at the taxi company, Uber, were ‘workers’ rather than self-employed drivers. This was significant because workers are entitled to certain minimum employment rights that… Read more »
Extreme weather can be disruptive, especially on the roads and railways, but the dangers can actually begin from your doorstep, with the increased likelihood of slips, trips and falls – both in and out of the workplace. In light of any extreme weather forecast, from storms to snow and even heatwaves, it’s important to always… Read more »
If you have reached an agreement with your employer to terminate your employment then you may be asked to sign a Settlement Agreement. This may arise in circumstances such as voluntary redundancy, early retirement or dismissal, but Settlement Agreements are also offered in relation to a range of other potential employment law claims. Settlement Agreements… Read more »
Christmas is coming and so too is the highlight of the office social calendar – the Christmas party. Whilst it may be the season to be jolly, festive highjinks can land you in receipt of a very much unwanted gift – your P45! So what are the ‘rules’ at the Christmas party? Many people wrongly… Read more »
Writing a will can be a daunting prospect – not only because it requires you to contemplate your own death, but because Wills are concerned with the precise use of words, often with a legal meaning subtly different from its everyday meaning. Even with the best intentions the layman can go awry. Here are some… Read more »
Local Governments and NHS Trusts have seen their fair share of equal pay claims. Now the first of the large claims against private sector employers are starting to progress, and the cost implications for them could be very high. The basis of these, and other, equal pay claims claims is that the mainly female group… Read more »
The ‘Gig Economy’ has not been far from the news lately, with a number of cases due to be heard by the Employment Tribunal in the coming months. Perhaps the most well-known are those involving the UBER and Deliveroo drivers. But how important is employment status? There are 3 main types of employment status: Employee… Read more »
Is it discriminatory to pay men and women differently during periods of shared parental leave? That was the question before the Tribunal in Snell v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd ETS/4100178/2016. In this case Mr Snell argued that his employer’s family friendly policy amounted to sex discrimination, as it provided for enhanced parental pay for mothers… Read more »
In an increasingly digital age, there are more and more digital assets – online bank accounts, social networking profiles and online shopping and payment services. In the event of your death it is important to make sure these assets are accounted for, otherwise your loved ones could face problems or stress when attempting to access… Read more »
So you’ve come home and there’s a letter in a brown envelope stating your vehicle has been seen committing an offence, usually speeding. The police want to know who was driving, or inform you that they intend to prosecute – what next? Things you should know.. Generally, the letter will either be a ‘Notice of… Read more »
