Dealing with Fly-tipping and Tenant’s Waste: Practical Guidance for Estate Managers and Surveyors
Despite the general push to be responsible for, and to minimise, our waste, we have…
April 28, 2022 By Ben Jones
Professional Negligence Claim – what is the time limit on a claim
When does the clock start running for professional negligence claims and what is the limitation…
April 28, 2022 By Jeremy Crook
Risks created by Employees’ carelessness: when are Employers liable?
Employers will be aware that they can be held to be liable for damage or…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
What can an Employer ask an employee about their health or disability?
Can an employer ask about your health, or medical conditions? This is often a vexed…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Discrimination and harassment are alive and well in industry
A recent survey by TUC into sexual harassment in the workplace has highlighted the scale of…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Mental health as a disability in workplaces and the board room
Research has shown that one in four will experience poor mental health in their lives…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Sexual harassment in the workplace – the facts
The publicity given to the Harvey Weinstein case in relation to sexual harassment has unleashed…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Employer misleading employee – the true reason for dismissal
On 21st November – the case of Rawlinson v Brightside Group Ltd, was heard in…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Off the record? The differences between protected conversations and without prejudice
Without Prejudice’ is a common law principle, i.e. derived from case law. In the workplace,…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Can Employers’ long hours culture amount to discrimination
Leading South West employment law solicitor considers whether an employer's long hours culture can amount…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Self employed contractors in professional services – are they employees?
In a recent case, a book-keeper (and from 1990 onwards accountant) for a brewery (Exmoor…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Directors’ personal liability for breaches of employment contracts
Under the Companies Act 2006, a director is obliged to exercise reasonable care, skill and…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown