David McKinneyTo many of us, appearance is important. It would not be unusual for many of us to spend time on our appearance before meeting friends for dinner, appearing in front of a sheriff, or simply … Read more
Pamela BradshawInsurance premiums for drivers have increased significantly over the last few years. Last year alone an insurance premium increased by an average of £110 according to a comparison site. Various reasons have been suggested for … Read more
Laura MacdonaldA council worker sued his employer for racial discrimination due to an overgrown pot plant. Benyam Kenbata, 34, worked with Westminster Council. He alleged that he was deliberately being segregated based on his colleague placing … Read more
Laura MacdonaldRecent statistics released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Trade Union membership in the UK has dropped to its lowest level since records began. The figures released indicate that only 6.2 million … Read more
Laura MacdonaldEmployment Tribunal fees were introduced in July 2013 by the coalition government. The reason for their introduction was that fees would “disincentivise unreasonable behaviour, like pursuing weak or vexatious claims”. When there was no fee … Read more
Van McKellarIt can often seem to be adding insult to injury to get a court judgement only to be frustrated because it needs to be enforced in Scotland. That fact may be something to consider at … Read more
Jackson Boyd CSRDeaf Awareness week ran from 15 May 2017 until 22 May 2017. During this week our Louise Edgar, Paralegal, taught one of her friends, Fiona McGhee, a Primary School Teacher, the British Sign Language (BSL) … Read more
Laura MacdonaldNot to beard would appear to be the answer for construction company Mears, who have banned workers from having beards on the grounds of health and safety. Workers at a London site were told that … Read more
Laura MacdonaldEmployment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) upholds decision in favour of Whistleblower in Dr Beatt –v– Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Facts Dr Beatt was a consultant cardiologist with Croydon University Hospital from 2005 until September 2012, … Read more
David McKinneyFatal accidents at work continue to occur far too frequently. Tragically, many of these incidents are preventable and are the result of employers failing to properly plan, manage and control the work that is being carried out.
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