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Hospital accident and emergency departments work under intense pressure but, if negligent mistakes are made, it is only right that compensation is paid. In a case in point, a boy who was sent home by medical staff despite suffering from a rare brain infection has won a seven-figure compensation pay out from the NHS. Continue reading →
When a fire at a military base in Shropshire in 1983 covered a large area near Telford with toxic dust, the potential long-term health implications were clear. It took the local council three days to start a clean-up operation to clear the area of the dust, which contained asbestos particles. Continue reading →
A radical proposal for cycling awareness has been unveiled by the government. The plans include a series of measures to improve safety for vulnerable road users, and to encourage and support cycling. The aim is to reduce the significant number of serious and fatal accidents suffered by cyclists. Continue reading →
The process of making staff redundant needs careful handling, as was illustrated by a recent case in which a charity that failed to consult an IT support worker before terminating his contract only narrowly defeated his unfair dismissal claim (Colquhoun v Independent Living Support Limited). Continue reading →
It is normally essential at all stages of an employment law claim to provide the necessary documentation and to meet the requisite deadlines. It is therefore sensible to put your case in the hands of solicitors, who have systems in place for ensuring time limits are met. Continue reading →
Healthy competition is one thing, but using a rival’s confidential information in order to gain an unfair edge in the marketplace is quite another. That distinction was at the heart of a bitter commercial dispute between competitors in the party balloon business. Continue reading →
Questions asked of job applicants at interview should be carefully considered in advance and formulated with the benefit of legal advice. In one case where that signally did not happen, a 67-year-old man who was turned down for a park attendant’s job succeeded in an age discrimination claim (James v Coedffranc Community Council). Continue reading →
One of the biggest dangers when a senior employee leaves an organisation is the ease with which they can spirit away confidential information of importance to the business. Data is a critical asset for many businesses, and along with the sanctions which may be available under the Data Protection Act 2018, there are other weapons that can be deployed to prevent it leaking. One of these is having in place the right terms and conditions of employment. Continue reading →
No matter how many security measures are taken, plots of vacant land are at risk of being invaded by trespassers. However, with the right legal advice, landowners can take pre-emptive action to minimise such hazards and protect their investments. Continue reading →
If you receive notice of an Employment Tribunal (ET) complaint against you, we strongly advise that you seek professional legal advice as soon as possible. A recent case that reached the Court of Appeal shows the potentially dire consequences of any delay (Office Equipment Systems Limited v Hughes). Continue reading →
