With the rise of businesses using social media and online networking sites to promote their brands and to contact their clients, Harriet Broughton, Employment Solicitor at Bevans solicitors, takes a look at the risks facing businesses.
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Compromise Agreements are a standard way of formally ending an employment relationship or settling a tribunal claim. Employment solicitor, Harriet Broughton, explains some of the common clauses.
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The case of Fraser v Southwest London St George’s Mental Health Trust is the latest decision which relates to the question of taking holiday while off sick. Employment solicitor, Guy Hollebon, discusses the case which should provide welcome relief for employers with employees on long term sick leave.
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In a landmark decision, the Employment Tribunal decided the anti-hunt campaigner, Mr Hashman, was protected from discrimination because of his beliefs in animal welfare. Guy Hollebon examines what constitutes a "belief".
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The employment tribunal has recently found that Mr Johnson-Caswell, a self-employed IFA, was in fact an employee. This ruling could bring further claims in the employment tribunal. Harriet Broughton examines the implications.
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The conflict between annual leave and sick leave has been developing in the courts and tribunals for the last few years. Problems arise due to the Working Time Regulations 1998 stating that annual leave "may only be taken in the leave year in respect of which it is due", but what happens when an employee is on long term sick leave that lasts for the entire holiday year? Employment solicitor, Harriet Broughton, explains more.
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In today's competitive job market many employers use interns as an invaluable resource for their company. Many internships provide genuine training and development, however, some firms take advantage of interns trying to get their foot on the career ladder. Preema Patel looks at the employment law angle of hiring an intern.
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Investors who have been mis-sold high risk investment plans, such as the Integrity Maximiser plan, could lose their right to claim against their adviser if they delay. Solicitor, David Kirkpatrick, explains more.
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Following the phone hacking scandal News International took the decision to close the News of the World. Employees of the News of the World may feel that their good journalistic reputations have been damaged by virtue of their association with News of the World, and that they should be compensated for the stigma damage of such association. Guy Hollebon looks at the case of Malik v BCCI and whether the circumstances of NoW's demise is sufficiently exceptional to be compensated.
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SIPPs are a popular way to invest in a pension. However, with the effect of the credit crunch meaning cash pressures on clients of professional practices, there can be unforeseen pressures regarding the obligation of the beneficiary professional practices occupying the premises often owned by the SIPP. Alex Bevan discusses how mediation can be used to reach an amicable resolution for all parties.
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