Commercial law relates to contracts and agreements. Whether you are starting out in business or have been running a company for many years, there will be times when you will benefit from sound legal advice from the commercial law team at Fraser Dawbarns to help to protect you and your company against potential litigation and disputes.
There have been plans in the pipeline for some time for a new scheme for processing clinical negligence claims where the settlement or judgment is likely to be between £1,501 but no more than £25,000. The main objective is to enable the claims to be resolved more quickly and cost-effectively. At present the new regime […]
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This case is of particular interest and does raise concerns for anybody organisation who uses volunteers in their business. The Claimant, Groom, was a volunteer in the Coastal Rescue Service who have approximately 3500 volunteers in total. Groom brought a claim before the Tribunal for refusal to permit him to be accompanied by a trade […]
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Attracting good new recruits to your business is important, but so is ensuring that your procedures for choosing them are fully compliant with legal requirements. There are key basic rules around recruiting which have been in place for a number of years but also a more recent development which is worth noting in relation to […]
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Whatever the nature of your business, if your staff receive tips then you should be aware of changes that are expected to come into force on 1 October pending non-statutory guidance which is still being produced. The aim of the new rules is to introduce greater fairness and transparency about tips in workplaces and, in […]
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Neil John, a personal injury specialist partner at Fraser Dawbarns, has helped a local lorry driver obtain nearly £200,000 following his injury. The lorry driver was asleep in his cab in a layby, resting in line with the tachograph rules, when his lorry was hit by a car. The lorry driver was thrown from his […]
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A recent case in the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), Miller v Rentokil, has provided some clear lessons to Employers to make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities. The EAT considered whether or not the Company should have made reasonable adjustments when it dismissed a disabled employee instead of trialling him in an alternative role. The […]
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If you are an employer, the answer is ‘only if you have a Tribunal claim brought against you and lose’. The consultation, which started in late January and will conclude in late March, proposes that claimants will in due course need to pay a £55 issue fee in order to bring a claim. The fee […]
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On 1st January 2024 the Government introduced new regulations relating to calculation of holiday pay. Those regulations are to take effect from April 2024. The Current Regime Under the current Working Time Regulations, holiday pay is covered by Regulation 13 and Regulations 13A. Regulation 13, for full-time employees, means that they are entitled to […]
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In today’s rapidly evolving world, fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage for organisations. Recognising the diverse identities and experiences of all employees is essential for creating a more inclusive and productive workplace. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has taken […]
As a good employer, you will always have your team’s wellbeing in mind. This can, and should, extend to being supportive whenever you realise that someone is going through a family break up. So, what can you do in practical terms? The most important thing is usually to be flexible where possible. Legally, employees have […]
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