Date:12/07/2010
The latest annual statistics (PDF) published by the UK's Tribunals Service have revealed a very significant increase in claims received by Employment Tribunals, which are now at their highest ever level.
Source:Global Employment Law
Date:08/07/2010
Perpetrators of domestic violence can be evicted even if they have moved out of a property and split up with their partner, a court has ruled.
Source:Inside Housing
Date:02/07/2010
The new government claims there will be hundreds of new academies by September. Should you be one of them? Hannah Frankel reports
Source:TES Connect
Date:02/07/2010
At what point does HCA grant approval become legally binding? Naomi Goode explains
Source:Inside Housing
Date:25/06/2010
Social landlords can advise tenants on money issues but must follow guidelines from the financial regulator, says Miguel Pereira
Source:Inside Housing
Date:24/06/2010
The Bribery Act 2010 ('the Act') was enacted in April and is due to come into force in October, replacing the UK's antiquated anti-bribery laws with a modern legal framework. The existing law had been widely recognised as unclear, difficult to enforce and inadequate in scope.
Source:Global Employment Law
Date:16/06/2010
Investors often employ financial advisers when looking to acquire sporting clubs. Advisers commonly bargain for a ‘success fee’ should the takeover be successful. Sohrab Daneshku, an Associate with Lewis Silkin LLP, examines a recent case where the ‘success fee’ was disputed, Seymour Pierce Limited v Grandtop International Holdings Limited.
Source:worldsportslawreport
Date:15/06/2010
Firms will be able to force a mandatory retirement age on partners following a landmark ruling that clarifies how age discrimination laws apply to partnerships.
Source:Lawyer 2B
Date:09/06/2010
While hedge funds like Brevan Howard appear quite content to let managers go if they’ve made a loss of 12% or more, the same may not be the case at all hedge funds in London.
Source:eFinancial Careers
Date:09/06/2010
Despite the fact that almost 700,000 babies are born in the UK each year, many employers still struggle to treat mothers fairly when they are pregnant and when they return to work. As a result, many women end up badly off financially - accepting demotion, poorer pay and even unfair dismissal. If they knew their rights, however, they might put up more of a fight.
Source:JobsBook.org