Category: Commercial Law

20 July 2021

Government reforms (3):  Immigration – Right to work checks

What do we already know? As part of an employer's obligations to prevent illegal working, there is a requirement to check the...

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19 December 2018

Case update (3): Employer’s liability – when the (Christmas) party’s over

Summary:  Was employer vicariously liable for its managing director's assault on an employee when drinking in a hotel bar after the company's...

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03 February 2017

Blog: Recruitment agency fee disputes

In recent years we've advised several businesses who have been in dispute over a recruitment agency fee.  We've seen it from the...

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26 September 2016

Case update (3): Discrimination – It’s a sham!

Summary:  Is an individual able to bring a discrimination claim when they have applied for a job only in order to be...

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08 February 2016

Newsflash: Government guidance on 1) HMRC checks and 2) Recognising potential

1. HMRC National Minimum Wage factsheet HM Revenue and Customs has published a factsheet, available here, to give guidance to employers about...

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28 September 2015

ACAS guidance: Rugby world cup and recruitment & induction

Rugby World Cup (18 September to 31 October 2015): ACAS has published new guidance, available here, on time off and performance-related issues...

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