Disputing a Will
Contentious probate is a legal term that refers to a dispute that may arise after someone’s death concerning the distribution of their Estate. With increasing… Read More
Employers also have obligations to job applicants
A recent ruling by an Employment Tribunal serves as an important reminder to employers of their obligations to job applicants and not just their employees. Read More
Can obesity constitute a disability?
According to the European Court of Justice (‘the ECJ’), obesity can constitute a disability within the meaning of the Employment Equality Directive. The facts of… Read More
E-cigarettes and employees
E-cigarettes in the workplace are a difficult issue for employers. Should you treat them as if they are cigarettes or have different rules for their… Read More
Overtime should be included in holiday pay
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has today announced that overtime worked should be taken into account when calculating holiday pay. Currently, only basic pay counts when… Read More
Birmingham Crisis Centre
According to the national women’s charity, Refuge, one in three women in Britain have suffered domestic violence. The study found that more than… Read More
Proposals to limit compensation in Unfair Dismissal Cases
Unfair dismissal awards are split into 2 components, the basic award and the compensatory award. The basic award is generally calculated… Read More