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Two very recent judgments in the Employment Tribunal are a salient reminder for Employers that they cannot take short cuts with investigations.
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For the shareholding directors of many privately-owned companies, the end-game is focused on selling up before moving on to new ventures or sometimes retirement. But many owners under-estimate the time involved in making a business market-ready, or do not seek advice on the different options before they start, nor the route-map to follow to secure...
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June is Pride month when the LGBTQ+ community celebrates with a series of events! It’s a joyful and fun time, but it’s also a protest - there are still battles to be fought especially when it comes to discrimination in the workplace. Even in the 21st century there are some workplaces where out of date...
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Copyright breaches can be expensive headaches for individuals and business alike. It can be very easy to infringe copyright and can often be unconscious or innocent. Whether a business is advertising online or an individual is posting on social media, it is important to be aware of Copyright and the impact it may have if...
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It’s true that access to the civil courts and the Employment Tribunal has been curtailed in recent years and that the number of claims by staff against their employers has decreased, but it also seems to be the case that the courts are finding more and more ways of holding errant companies and directors to...
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While the right to 5.6 weeks (or 28 days for a full time worker) paid holidays was a welcome addition to workers’ rights, many employers have been left confused and less enthusiastic about the complicated development of the rules, particularly if staff work irregular hours or their pay packets include commission or bonus payments.
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What do the following have in common? A managing director punches an employee at a drinking session in the early hours; a self-employed doctor sexually assaults a bank’s prospective employees during pre-employment medical checks; a petrol station attendant violently assaults a customer; and an IT auditor releases personal data for staff at Morrisons? The answer:...
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This business briefing highlights some practical steps that a business can take to reduce the risk of adverse weather affecting an employee’s travel to work. There are many reasons why employees may be delayed or prevented from getting to work by major disruptions. The main examples are:
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With the prospect of a “No-Deal” Brexit on the horizon, there are a number of issues that a supplier or manufacturer should be considering and preparing for. Below are the key points we consider relevant, but you should not hesitate to contact the Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) Corporate and Commercial team for further advice...
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Receiving a grievance from an employee is rarely welcome – dealing with it can soak up resources, cause disquiet among other employees and in some cases escalate into a dispute which ends up before an employment tribunal. However, as Richard Porter, employment lawyer with Thompson Smith and Puxon in Colchester and Clacton explains, handling grievances...
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This business briefing explains what a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) is and highlights what the main advantages and disadvantages of a CVA are for a business. A CVA is a procedure that allows a company to settle debts by paying only a proportion of the amount that it owes to creditors; to come to an...
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This business briefing explains what compulsory liquidation means for a creditor of a business that is in the process of being wound up by the court.
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A pay increase could be on the way for at least 180,000 people in the UK whose employers are signed up to the ‘Real Living Wage’. On Tuesday 6th November the Living Wage Foundation announced that the UK Living Wage rate had increased to £9.00 per hour, whilst those working in London would see the...
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The UK government announced last night amended proposals to increase the fees charged for obtaining a grant of probate on death. Currently the fees are £215 for a personal application, or £155 if solicitors are instructed to deal with the estate.
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Courts are becoming increasingly strict in their approach to granting orders for possession. It is therefore essential that Landlords comply with certain requirements at the start of the tenancy and long before the thought of Court Proceedings crosses their mind.
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Buyers of shared ownership properties are now able to claim First Time Buyer Stamp Duty Relief
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