GMB protest outside Big Lottery offices in Birmingham over employee’s role in blacklisting

May 29, 2013

The GMB has issued a press release detailing a protest that took place on 14 May outside the offices of the Big Lottery regarding blacklisting in the construction industry. The GMB protested at the offices of Big Lottery on 14 May after it was revealed that an employee of the company was formerly allegedly implicated in […]

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How a failure to deal with a grievance regarding bullying at work can lead to an Employment Tribunal claim

May 23, 2013

In this post we’ll take a look at bullying in the workplace and how a failure to deal with the bullying – and specifically with a grievance about bullying – can lead to a potentially costly and time-consuming Employment Tribunal claim. The post will also give some tips on how to avoid such claims and […]

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Types of disability discrimination claim in the Employment Tribunal

May 20, 2013

In the wake of the recent Macmillan Cancer support survey into the prevalence of disability discrimination and harassment in the workplace, we thought that it would be a good idea to take a look at the various forms of disability discrimination, harassment and victimisation that can potentially take place in the workplace (under the Equality […]

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Employee Favoritism: Can You Avoid Legal Backlash?

May 18, 2013

Companies use corporate team events to increase morale and facilitate an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. Unfortunately, it does not always work that way. There are often variations of employee favoritism in team building, and something like being selected last for a sports team, or excluded from the event altogether, is an unpleasant, albeit […]

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Assessing the merits of an unfair dismissal claim in the Employment Tribunal

May 16, 2013

In this post we’re going to take a look at the merits of an unfair dismissal claim in the Employment Tribunal against an employer and what employers should look for in assessing a claim. This will involve an examination of the following: Is the claim in time? What did you dismiss the Claimant for? Was […]

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The Importance of Proper Coverage for Employees Driving on the Job

May 10, 2013

(US law and generally) Competitive threats are not the only threats that business owners face daily. The threat of litigation from strangers or employees is always present, coupled with the inherent risk of losing productive assets like vehicles or inventory. Businesses that employ drivers should ensure that they insure against civil suits from strangers, civil […]

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Starting Up a Business? A Guide to Picking Your First Lawyer

May 10, 2013

You’ve had a great idea, mentioned it to a few friends and family and now you’re ready to start work. Whether you are raising money, working with a business partner or already beginning to engage with clients you need to consider how to protect yourself legally. You know you need the best legal advice that […]

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Bonney Lake Woman Sentenced for Embezzling from Employer

April 28, 2013

Jeanette Kay Sturtz was sentenced last Wednesday to 30 days community service and 15 days house arrest after pleading guilty to embezzling funds from two former employers.  In total, Sturtz stole in excess of $35,000 from the homeowner’s association and landscaping company where she previously held jobs. Prosecutors contend that from September 2010 to September […]

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Starting A Parcel Courier Business: Have You Considered All The Costs?

April 19, 2013

Starting a parcel delivery business is a fabulous idea. Moving packages and documents quickly and efficiently is something that businesses rely upon and many will rely upon couriers as a supplement to their business. Instead of expanding their own company and increased costs, they look for a service that will satisfy their needs. Potential Running […]

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Social Media and HR: Fifty Shades of Gray

April 11, 2013

By: Eliot Wagonheim, Managing Member of Wagonheim Law Over the long weekend, I had a chance to do something I almost never do – I spent time on Facebook. My reasons for choosing to spend my time doing almost anything else go well beyond the scope of this blog, but suffice it to say that my […]

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