What should an employer do if one of its workers whistleblows?

August 20, 2012

If one of your employees has blown the whistle (whether legitimately or illegitimately) on a workplace practice at your business then it’s imperative that you take the right steps to investigate the allegation and resolve the matter fairly. It’s advisable in such circumstances to obtain employment law advice for employers from a specialist employment law […]

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Misuse of computers at work – how employers should deal with it

August 16, 2012

This recent case in the Employment Tribunal demonstrates that employers should be extremely careful when dealing with cases of misuse of computers at work. A failure to deal properly with such cases could lead to a (potentially successful) claim for unfair dismissal by the employee concerned. We’ll therefore look at the following in this post to […]

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Ms B v. States Employment Board: Constructive Unfair Dismissal Linked To Personal Injury Claim

August 4, 2012

The case of Ms B v States Employment Board is not exactly widely known. Not only did it happen in the States of Jersey, a small island in the English Channel, but it seemed outwardly to only deal with a small and arcane aspect of English common law. However, this case, due to its status […]

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Is google destroying the commercial law SERPS ?

July 28, 2012

Many law firms have, perhaps belatedly, picked up on the importance of the internet, with many more noticeably getting active online, either on social media channels or via blogging and a greater input on the web generally. A lot of law firms still do not seem to fully appreciate however that it is one thing […]

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Why is the company secretarial role important?

July 26, 2012

The Company Secretary is responsible for the administration of a company. The role is important, primarily because, the secretary ensures the organisation complies with the relevant legislation and regulations put forward by the Companies Act 2006.  It is important to note that there is no requirement for a private company in the UK to have […]

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The benefits of investing in health and safety training for your employees at your work place

July 25, 2012

As a business owner, you juggle many costs from day to day, but work accident claims shouldn’t be one of them. If you have an employee who is seriously injured on the job and files a claim, your worker’s compensation premium can skyrocket before you even have a chance to explain to your insurer what […]

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Benefits of Hiring a Business Lawyer

July 24, 2012

The business world is expanding at a fast pace, and managing all the tasks including planning and meeting the legal requirements to run any business complying all the legal regulations has become pretty difficult for businessmen. This makes a business lawyer a vital professional to help business run effectively. Regardless to the type pf business […]

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Employee return to work guide

July 22, 2012

Return to work interview There are several different reasons why an employee might be absent from work: illness, injury, parental leave, stress etc. The employer is under a duty to be in contact with an absent employee and make sure they receive the support needed. What is a return to work interview ? The interview […]

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Guide to privity of contract

July 19, 2012

Privity of contract is a legal doctrine which is the relationship of the parties who have signed a contract and are a party to the contract.  Only the parties which have entered the contract are required to have to perform duties and obligations due to the contract with each other. In addition, it is only […]

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Misrepresentation and contractual claims

July 11, 2012

The recent cases of Gaydamak v Leviev and Mabanga v Ophir Energy Plc & Anor demonstrate that misrepresentation in commercial relationships is often alleged – and sometimes does occur. This post therefore seeks to clarify what “misrepresentation” actually means under English law and what remedy can be achieved. We’ll therefore take a look in this […]

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