Last year we highlighted a case which involved the dismissal of an employee who refused to return to work during the covid-19 pandemic – The original article Although as we…
Read moreFirearm ownership in the UK is strictly regulated, and whilst it can be difficult to obtain a firearms or shotgun certificate, it is much easier to have the certificate revoked…
Read moreThe Department for Work and Pensions has published its proposed increases to several statutory benefit payments, including statutory sick pay & statutory maternity pay. The new rates represent an increase…
Read moreThe case of Morgan v Buckinghamshire Council. An employer acted fairly when it dismissed an employee for her conduct that was influenced by her disability. In addition, the dismissal was…
Read moreAre you finding that both pupils and their parents are causing issues on different social media platforms? Feedback from our latest webinar, ‘Parental Complaints’, shows our clients are finding an…
Read moreDisclosure is a process that parties are compelled to go through during employment tribunal proceedings. It essentially involves giving the other party a copy of all documents that are relevant…
Read moreIR35 reform One of the changes announced in the Chancellor’s recent “mini-budget” is the repeal of the IR35 rules regarding employment status determination that were first introduced to the public…
Read moreWhen a loved-one has died, one of the first things that is looked for is their last Will and Testament. However, if this Will contains provisions that are unexpected, or…
Read moreFollowing the hearing in November 2021, we have now finally had the Judgment by the Supreme Court (SC) in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel. This case involved a…
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