Insights 11 August 2015
Last week, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that the dismissal of an employee for social media misconduct was fair, highlighting the importance of...
Insights 6 August 2015
Facebook is introducing its “legacy contact” feature in the UK which allows users to appoint digital heirs to administer their page after they die.
Insights 5 August 2015
The Sheriff Principal in a recent case confirmed that “compelling reasons” are required to appeal a decree for eviction and many cases relate to a ten...
Insights 28 July 2015
Although, the recent English court decision to award a disinherited daughter a third of her mother’s estate could significantly weaken people’s right ...
Insights 24 July 2015
Separating from a partner is a distressing enough experience without having to deal with the stress and expense of resolving your issues in court. He...
Insights 23 July 2015
The opinion of the Advocate General in the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a recent case could have far reaching consequences for emp...
Insights 16 July 2015
Sensible planning at an early stage can help avoid any uncertainty in the future.
Insights 3 July 2015
Recent statistics suggest that we are living longer than ever, so it is essential that you have a carefully planned strategy in place to ensure your m...
Insights 29 June 2015
The Supreme Court is hearing the cases of two wives who are looking to overturn divorce settlements on the basis that their ex-husbands significantly ...
Insights 24 June 2015
A recent case of a woman who reported daily wolf-whistles and comments from building site workers as she walked past highlights employers responsibili...
Insights 12 June 2015
The rise in the use of e-cigarettes, and concerns over safety for users and others exposed to the vapour, has led many employers to consider treating ...
Insights 5 June 2015
Employers are likely to see an increase in the number of requests they receive for flexible working arrangements so should be prepared to handle requests fairly.
