Trouble in the boardroom as shareholder rebellions rise
September 2018
The number of shareholder rebellions has risen by more than a quarter in 2018, new research reveals.
Proposed laws to remove legal effect of contractual restrictions on invoice receivables
September 2018
Proposed legislation presented to Parliament this month will stop large organisations placing unfair contractual restrictions on smaller suppliers.
Firm’s employment expertise boosted with appointment of specialist Tribunal solicitor
September 2018
Specialist employment solicitor, Samantha Cass, has joined our Basildon office.
Number of academy trusts in debt on the increase
September 2018
An increasing number of academy trusts are in debt, with Department for Education (DfE) figures revealing a total deficit to £65 million.
What happens if my school does not comply with health & safety rules?
September 2018
Businesses of all shapes and sizes need to ensure that they are acting in accordance with appropriate health and safety laws at all times.
Water Services firm sentenced after worker killed
September 2018
Yorkshire Water Services Ltd has been sentenced after one of their employees suffered fatal burns when his clothing was ignited by sparks.
TUC leading calls for a four-day working week
September 2018
The leader of Britain’s trade union movement has called for the power of technology to be used to give workers a four-day working week.
Workers left out of pocket by bosses not paying minimum wage
September 2018
Official figures have revealed that a record £15.6 million of underpayment to workers has been uncovered in the past year, prompting huge fines against employers.
Research reveals ethnicity pay gap
September 2018
NHS doctors and consultants from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are paid almost five per cent less than their white counterparts, an eye-opening new study has revealed.
Could landmark ruling lead to more rights for cohabitees?
September 2018
The Supreme Court has ruled that a woman who was denied bereavement payments following the death of her partner of 23 years, was unfairly treated.
