Employment Tribunal rules employee unfairly dismissed after role was made full-time
October 2019
An employment tribunal has ruled that a former Capita employee was unfairly dismissed after they were made redundant following a restructuring that meant they were unable to continue working in a part-time role.
Government proposing new law to pass on all tips to staff
October 2019
The Government has announced proposals for new legislation, which would make it a legal requirement for employers to pass on all tips to workers in full.
A third of workers have witnessed racial discrimination
October 2019
According to the findings of the latest workplace study, one in three adults have experienced or witnessed racial discrimination in the workplace.
Court rules email ‘signature’ formed a binding contract on plot of land
October 2019
A Court has ruled that a work email ‘signature block’ can be used to form a binding and legal contract – a decision which has cost a land seller £25,000.
Right to manage – how to set up a communal property management company
October 2019
Almost all flats or apartments in England and Wales are leasehold. This comes a surprise to some people who believe they ‘own’ their own flat.
What happens if I need to review my customer contracts and terms and conditions?
October 2019
There are a number of reasons that your business might need to update its customer contracts or terms and conditions (T&Cs) from time to time.
Director sentenced after worker suffers life-changing injuries
September 2019
The former director of a now-dissolved landscaping company from Leeds has been sentenced for safety breaches after one of his workers suffered life-changing injuries.
MPs lead calls for workplaces to protect women experiencing menopause
September 2019
MPs are leading calls for the Government to implement clear workplace policies to protect women who are experiencing menopause.
More than one million workers denied legal working rights
September 2019
According to a new report by the Resolution Foundation think tank, a significant number of workers in the UK are not receiving paid holidays or a payslip from their employers.
YouTube attempts to stamp out ‘copyright trolls’
September 2019
Video sharing platform, YouTube, has announced changes to its copyright ID system that will make it easier for creators to manage claims.
