Is an employer liable for personal injury caused by a ‘practical joke’ gone wrong? No, says the Court of Appeal in this case on vicarious liability.
Employer Not Liable For Injury Caused by Practical Joke At Work
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No age discrimination to remove equity partner and convert to salaried partner at the age of 60.
An equity partner of an accountancy practice was forced to become salaried at the age of 60, and lost out on £3m – was it age discrimination? In this interesting case, the Court ruled it was not.
How do I register a UK trademark?
Trademarks provide essential legal protection from rivals attempting to steal your customers, and therefore it’s vital you take the time to protect your business name. Registered trademarks can be sold, traded and even used as security on loans and mortgages. Once...
Can We Stop Sick Pay for Unvaccinated Employees? Cutting Sick Pay for Unvaccinated Staff – The Legal Issues.
This week alone we have read in the news that Next and Ocado are joining a growing list of employers who have decided not to pay sick pay to the great unwashed aka unvaccinated members of staff. (BBC News, Guardian). The Guardian reports: Next has become one of the...
5 employee rights you should know
What are employee rights? Employee rights are legal entitlement an employee has to have or do in the workplace to ensure fair treatment. However, these rights vary depending on the persons employment status, for example whether they are a worker or an employee. A...
Public Procurement Deadlines – Difference between Standstill and Limitation – Court Refuses to Extend Limitation Period
The world of Public Procurement can be a tricky one. Procurement is a means by which a public body (say the NHS or a council) tender for certain works to be carried out. Private companies submit a tender bid, and the public body considers it and makes a decision on...
Court Forces ISPs to Block Access to Pirate Nintendo Websites
The IP Enterprise Court has granted Nintendo Co Limited an injunction ordering six internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to two websites (the websites) which permitted access (via links) to third party websites from which pirate Nintendo Switch video games...
What should I do if my business partner wants to leave?
A business partnership can be problematic when one partner wants out of the business. This scenario could crop up due to many reasons, such as: Retiring Disagreements Career or goal changes Personal commitments If you’re on the receiving end of this scenario, what are...
What happens in small claims court?
The small claims court is a good place to settle minor financial grievances without enlisting expensive legal teams. But what happens in a small claims court? We’re here to tell you the how’s, why’s and what’s. What are the most common types of small claims? The...
Is it illegal to give an employee a bad reference?
An employer doesn’t usually have to give a work reference. But if a work reference is given, it must be fair, accurate, and truthful. Employees may be able to challenge a reference if they believe it is unfair or misleading. References must not include misleading or...
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