Banaszczyk v Booker The Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) has overturned an employment tribunal’s decision in this case, in deciding that ‘warehouse operations', such as manually lifting and moving cases of up to 25 kg, are...
A recent case in tried in the Technology and Construction Court has highlighted why it is important that professionals draw a firm distinction between offering brief ad hoc advice to friends in a social manner and the more detailed informal opinion and...
The Government has published the draft legislation introducing the apprenticeship levy, expected to come into force in April 2017. The levy is on UK employers to fund new apprenticeships. The levy will be charged at a rate of 0.5% of an employer’s...
Despite years of campaigning by organisations and individuals, there are few laws to protect the rights of cohabitees and bring them into line with married couples and civil partners. Under current law there is no legal protection for people who live...
Lock v British Gas The Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) has held in this case that domestic legislation can be interpreted in a way which conforms to EU law on holiday pay. The EAT upheld the submissions by Unison, who represented Mr...
Flooding causes concerns to landowners, buyers and tenants alike, even more so now that we are increasingly aware of the impact frequent and deep flooding has on property and the lives of those it affects. "It is therefore vitally important, when...
New draft regulations, regarding the new gender pay reporting requirements, have now been produced. The new requirements are now intended to come into force in October 2016, with the first reports to be published in April 2017. The draft Regulations set out...
It’s been a boom time for the rental sector, 40% more people now live in rented accommodation than in 2006. Michelle Hayter , Dispute Resolution Partner says, "Arguably there has never been a better time to be a landlord but problems can...
The whole world now knows how Cilla Black left a huge inheritance in excess of £15million to her three sons. They are also due to inherit her £2million Spanish mansion and £1.5million Barbados penthouse which are in addition to her UK...
The Supreme Court decided on Monday 29 February 2016 to grant Unison permission to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision rejecting Unison's judicial review application of the employment tribunal fee regime. Comment Employment Associate Paul...