Articles
September 2012
Arbitration and Mediation
Whilst Court proceedings are often contemplated and commenced in order to resolve civil disputes between private individuals or companies..,
September 2012
Gas Safety Reminder
Landlords (and Licensors) of domestic property must comply with the provisions of the Gas Safety Regulations 1998 which includes:
September 2012
Squatting is now a criminal offence
From 1 September 2012 squatting in a residential building is an offence, punishable by a maximum prison term of up to six months, a maximum fine of £5000, or both.
July 2012
Sickness and Annual Leave – Recent European Court of Justice Decision Blatantly Favours Workers
In the case of ANGED v FASGA, the European Court of Justice deliberated on whether a worker was able to take leave at a later date when it fell during a period of statutory leave.
July 2012
Redundancy - One to Watch Out For
If there is a reduction in hours of work does it amount to a redundancy? This was the burning question before the Employment Appeals Tribunal in the case of Packman t/a Packman Lucas Associates v Fauchon.
July 2012
Fidelity and Fiduciary Duties
In the recent case of Ranson v Customer Systems Plc the Court of Appeal set the parameters of when an employee owes his employer fiduciary and fidelity duties.
July 2012
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill
On Friday 2nd May 2012, the Queen announced the Government’s legislative agenda for the next year. The focus is introducing new measures to boost the UK economy. Two Bills were specifically mentioned: The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill aimed at “creating the right conditions for economic recovery” and The Banking Reform Bill, which will “foster financial stability and a more resilient banking sector”.
June 2012
Does TUPE Apply to Landlords After the Assignment of a Pub Lease?
A recent case in the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has stated that TUPE (the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) does not apply to the assignment of a lease unless the economic entity retains its identity.
May 2012
When do Landlords have priority rights in an administration?
For the past few years there has been much in the news about the use of administrations as the favoured route for saving businesses and jobs.
May 2012
Recent Changes in Employment Law
Unfair Dismissal
On 6th April 2012, the qualifying period for employees to bring a claim for unfair dismissal in the Employment Tribunal increased from one to two years. This rule is only applicable to employees that commence employment on or after the 6th April 2012. Anyone employed before this date will only have to accrue one year’s service before bringing a claim for unfair dismissal.
