Taxi drivers case hailed as ground-breaking decision for employees
A ground-breaking defeat in the Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that Uber’s drivers are not self-employed. The 25 Uber workers who brought the case argued they were workers with rights and not independent,…
My mum is struggling to manage her affairs – Can I help?
“My mum is struggling to manage her affairs, what can I do to help?” This is a query we have regularly received in the past few months and the answer is not straight forward. Jennifer Robinson, paralegal in the…
No jab, no job – can businesses force employees to have the Covid vaccine?
At the latest count the NHS has delivered 15 million vaccinations as its nationwide programme now focusses on people over-65. While some in this age group are retired, or looking at retirement soon, what rights…
Wake Smith boosts teams with latest hires
Wake Smith Solicitors has added three new hires to its growing team of legal experts. Associate Colleen Dooney joins the seven-strong private client team; paralegal Dylan Friend brings his skills to the clinical…
Lasting Powers of Attorney and the COVID vaccine
More than 13.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered in the UK so far. Those classed as high-risk of catching the disease and suffering serious complications or even death have been…
Overseas staffing challenges explained
HR departments are working harder than ever to accommodate and comply with changes to employment laws due to Brexit. The tightening of the political landscape and legislation means that HR professionals face…
Whistleblowing, H&S and employee discipline
A lack of personal protective equipment and social distancing rules at work are the two most raised concerns to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) by employees since the coronavirus pandemic started. One in…
Redundancy – is COVID-19 a special circumstance?
Many businesses are struggling in the current climate. The pandemic has brought about difficult decisions on all elements of running a business and letting staff go is one extremely tough choice for owners. Unfortunately…
