Posted on
02-02-09
Case Law Update
In this month’s Review we give details of two recent decisions which have reinforced the protection of rights if individuals can show they have been subject to harassment or discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation; a link to a consultation on revisions to the 2003 Code of Practice; time off for trade union duties and activities; a case involving a resignation in the heat of the moment; when length of service pay criteria must be justified for equal pay; MEPs vote against working time opt-out and the new figures for calculating redundancy payments and compensation for unfair dismissal.
Posted on
30-01-09
HIGHER STAKES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION!
Welcome to the first edition of our Health & Safety Briefing
In this briefing, we will look at The Health & Safety (Offences) Act 2008, the results of not conducting risk assessments for lethal gas, why ignoring a prohibition notice could be at your peril, and a landmark case which proved that stress in the workplace is a health matter. Simply click on the links below for the full story.
If you would like to discuss the issues raised then please contact either of us who will be very happy to discuss these with you.
Posted on
20-01-09
A SICKENING DEVELOPMENT FOR EMPLOYERS?
The ECJ has today delivered its opinion in the case of Stringer v HMRC (formerly Ainsworth).
Posted on
18-12-08
Food Update - December 2008
A quarterly round-up of issues affecting the food sector
Posted on
18-12-08
IT’S CRUNCH TIME
The ripples of the credit crunch continue to spread across the country. A number of local authorities who might have felt themselves relatively immune from the crisis within the banking sector found themselves suffering substantially with the failure of Icelandic Banks. These include East Midlands Authorities with a total exposure in excess of £50m or even dubious “hedge” funds. In these troubled times, what steps can local authorities reasonably take to minimise their exposure to the potential insolvency of third parties with whom they have legal relationships?
Posted on
16-12-08
VAT WINDFALL FOR HOTELS AND CONFERENCE ORGANISERS
A recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) means hotels, conference organisers and other affected businesses in the UK can now reclaim VAT that the ruling determines they have overpaid, as well as improving their VAT position in the future. The ruling applies where a customer pays a deposit, and the deposit is retained when the customer cancels or fails to show up.
Posted on
16-12-08
TAX CHARGE ON RENT HIKES
From 1 December 2008 unusually large rent increases on some leases may for the first time be liable to a new stamp duty land tax (SDLT) charge.
Posted on
01-12-08
SOME GOOD NEWS FOR LANDLORDS
In the current economic climate, landlords need to look to all available sources for recovery of rent arrears. This includes former tenants and guarantors.
