What is new in the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016?
The JCT have taken the opportunity to deal with some…
The Trade Union Act Becomes Law
On 4 May 2016, The Trade Union Bill received Royal…
Employer Right to Dismiss an Employee for Gross Misconduct After ‘Pulling a Sickie’
On 3 December 2015, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) decided…
Commercial Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes
The budget has produced a number of changes impacting on…
Results-Based Commission to be Included in Holiday Pay
Should results-based commission be included in holiday pay? On 22…
Are you ready for the Consumer Rights Act 2015?
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 comes into force today which…
Travel Time to Count as Working Time for Mobile Workers
The ECJ has ruled that for workers without a fixed…
Unison’s 3rd Round Defeat in Fight Against Tribunal Fees
Unison has suffered a further blow in its battle against…
Overhaul of Strike Law to Benefit Employers
To some, the Conservative government’s plans to radically overhaul Britain’s…
Construction update: Beware of the Final Certificate
The outcome of a recent court case has significant implications…
Time to review the inclusion of voluntary overtime when calculating holiday pay
Is it now time to include voluntary overtime when calculating…
An End to Exclusivity Clauses in Zero-hour Contracts
As of Tuesday 26 May 2015, the government prohibited the…
The Banks’ mis-selling saga continues
On 24th April 2015 a landmark decision was made. Holmcroft…
The Woolworths Decision on ‘Collective Consultation’
Yesterday's decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) will…
Court Fees set to increase dramatically
The government has announced proposals to increase court fees to…
