August 22, 2016
Now that the dust is settling on the UK’s decision to leave the EU, our clients are asking what this means for them. We are the first member state ever to leave the European Union and as such, the result has ignited much uncertainty and debate about what lies ahead. Change always brings opportunities, as…
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June 30, 2016
What if Britain has chosen Brexit and begins the process of withdrawing from the EU. What are the implications for employment law? “Workers rights” featured time and time again in the referendum debate. For example, Jeremy Corbyn campaigned on the basis that voting Remain would protect “paid holiday, the anti-discrimination legislation, the maternity leave, the…
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June 20, 2016
As of February this year, a new guideline has been unveiled by the Sentencing Council to act as a definitive guide for both the Magistrates and Crown Courts when dealing with a number of cases concerning health and safety offences – including corporate manslaughter for both companies and individuals. Kate Lingley, solicitor in the crime…
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June 8, 2016
Traditionally, those wishing to pursue a career in law had little option but to enrol on a university course. However, in recent years, an alternative route has begun to open up in the form of a new Trailblazer apprenticeship scheme which offers students the chance to become a qualified solicitor without the crippling tuition fees,…
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June 7, 2016
Organisations run the risk of being liable for discrimination claims if they fail to make reasonable adjustments for employees with dyslexia, says Daniel Wilde. Organisations will be aware that since 1995 employees are protected from discrimination on grounds of disability in the workplace. The definition of disability encompasses dyslexia, a learning difficulty that typically involves…
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