In Arriva London South Ltd v Nicolaou the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has decided that a worker does not suffer a detriment if he refuses to sign a 48 hour week opt-out and is then refused an opportunity for overtime, if the employer’s motive...
In Arriva London South Ltd v Nicolaou the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has decided that a worker does not suffer a detriment if he refuses to sign a 48 hour week opt-out and is then refused an opportunity for overtime, if the employer’s motive...
First and foremost, a Lasting Power of Attorney (also known as an LPA) is a powerful legal document. Lee Young , Head of our Wills & Tax Team, explains "It permits you to appoint someone that you trust to make decisions on your behalf, either...
First and foremost, a Lasting Power of Attorney (also known as an LPA) is a powerful legal document. Lee Young , Head of our Wills & Tax Team, explains “It permits you to appoint someone that you trust to make decisions on your behalf, either...
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has confirmed that the increase in the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims to two years will only apply to those starting a new job on or after 6 April 2012. Employees whose employment...
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has confirmed that the increase in the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims to two years will only apply to those starting a new job on or after 6 April 2012. Employees whose employment...
In an attempt to curb the ‘compensation culture’ and rising insurance policy charges, the government is to ban all referral fees for personal injury claims . It says the current system, whereby personal injury details are sold on by insurance...
Can an employee act reasonably in refusing an offer of suitable alternative employment where an Employment Tribunal correctly concludes that a reasonable employee would have accepted the employer’s offer? Yes, says the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT)...
It is estimated that one in five men and one in three women will need to enter a care home at some time in the future and many others will need help with everyday living in their own homes. Local authorities are responsible for assessing your care needs and...
It is estimated that one in five men and one in three women will need to enter a care home at some time in the future and many others will need help with everyday living in their own homes. Local authorities are responsible for assessing your care needs and...
With the government launching a number of consultations and making announcements as to what changes they will be making to employment law in the rest of the current Parliament, this month’s Q&A looks at what 2012 holds for employment law. Our ...
The Law Society has warned that thousands of vulnerable families will be left without access to legal advice following the proposed cuts in legal aid. Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly said that England ‘has one the most expensive legal aid systems...
The Law Society has warned that thousands of vulnerable families will be left without access to legal advice following the proposed cuts in legal aid. As of 6th April 2022 divorce law has changed drastically, thanks to the Divorce, Dissolution and...
The government has decided to delay the introduction of pension auto enrolment for small businesses. Firms with less than 50 workers are to be given an extra year before they will need to comply with the new pension rules, after the government deferred the...
The government has decided to delay the introduction of pension auto enrolment for small businesses. Firms with less than 50 workers are to be given an extra year before they will need to comply with the new pension rules, after the government deferred the...