Posted on
28-08-09
How hardcore are your franchise contracts?
There are changes afoot to the laws that govern what franchisors can put into their contracts with franchisees.
The European Commission is currently consulting on revisions to its laws on vertical restraints in contracts and any comments are required to be submitted by 28 September 2009. From 1 June 2010 these changes will come into effect and franchise contracts that fail to comply with these changes will not be enforceable. This bulletin flags the key areas that affect franchising. If you have strong views about the changes that are proposed let us know and we would be happy to put those comments forward for you.
Fiona Boswell
0845 070 3812
fiona.boswell@freethcartwright.co.uk
Posted on
12-08-09
Does my company need to update its articles?
This bulletin focuses on how changes introduced by the Companies Act 2006 (”the 2006 Act”) impact on the articles of association of a company which was formed before 1 October 2009 (”an Existing Company”) and why such a company might wish to review and amend its articles. Caroline Williams
Posted on
03-08-09
In this month’s review we consider the final outcome of a long running case regarding sick leave and holiday pay. This case has implications for all employers when dealing with long terms sick leave. Practical advice is given below.
We also consider a decision affecting the risk assessment of equal pay claims, a case which has implications for employers regarding who is classed as disabled under the DDA, a notable cases relating to unfair dismissal, and a case which reinforces the obligation on employers to properly address any complaint based on discrimination and harassment..
In addition, we provide details of the government’s decision to bring forward a review of the default retirement age and a consultation on the public sector duties in the proposed Equality Bill..
Michael Wright
