What are the five disciplinary procedures in UK
What Are the Disciplinary Procedures in the UK? When you find yourself facing disciplinary action at work – or if you’re an employer dealing with staff issues – understanding the UK disciplinary procedure is mission-critical. A fair process is a win-win for both employees and businesses. It helps prevent disputes over unfair dismissal, minimises the […]
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What employment law changes to expect in 2024
This year has already brought a significant number of changes to employment law, from an increase in national minimum wage, to a flurry of AI workplace regulations. This week, a Labour government were elected to the UK Parliament, with a huge majority of 174. This article will explore the changes that are expected to employment […]
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Volunteers are they workers? Groom v Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Groom v Maritime and Coastguard Agency The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) have recently assessed whether volunteers can be regarded as workers, therefore, gaining them rights under employment law. It was found in Groom v Maritime and Coastguard Agency that a volunteer (who was awarded pay for certain tasks) met the definition of a ‘limb (b) […]
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Directors’ Duties in Insolvency: Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities
When a company faces financial distress and approaches insolvency, the legal responsibilities and liabilities of its directors take centre stage. Directors play a pivotal role in navigating a company through challenging financial circumstances, and their duties become especially critical when insolvency is on the horizon. In this article, we delve into the complex web of […]
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Tips for Finding a Law Firm that Meets Your Budget
Here are some helpful hints for understanding legal fees and finding an attorney within your budget: Understanding Different Legal Fees There are multiple different forms of legal fees, such as hourly rates, flat fees, contingency fees and retainer fees. Hourly rates are the most prevalent form and are charged based on how long a lawyer […]
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Is the four-day working week the way forward?
It looks like more and more companies could bring in the four-day working week in the future, and this is no surprise considering that nearly three quarters of the employees who trialled it said that they felt less burned out as a result. But could a four-day working week work for your business? Our employment […]
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Expert Advice : Can You Be Fired Without A Cause?
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Read MoreHow to Ask for a Pay Rise
Getting a pay rise can be hard, especially if you’re not sure how to ask for one. Most of us are stuck in the same job with the same salary year after year, but that doesn’t mean we should settle for less than what we deserve. We all know that getting promoted is important, but […]
Read MorePersonal Injury Explained
The term personal injury in law refers to damage to the mind, body, and emotions as opposed to the injury of a property. The term is commonly used to represent an infringement of a right that could result in legal liability. Personal injuries mostly occur as a result of reckless conduct, negligence, intentional misconduct, or […]
Read MoreCohabiting couples – Know your rights!
Legal Rights of Cohabiting Couples Numerous couples live together without actually getting married, and some even decide never to get married at all. It is crucial to understand that unmarried couples living together have distinct rights from the married ones. A cohabiting couple has less responsibility to the other party even when they decide to […]
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