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Top 7 Employment Lawyer Legal Directories

October 26, 2024

Finding the right employment lawyer can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are various legal directories that curate comprehensive listings of top-rated lawyers and firms, making the search more manageable. Below, we highlight seven of the best legal directories for finding employment law specialists, each offering unique features and comprehensive resources to help clients make […]

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76% of Employers Concerned Over New Day-One Unfair Dismissal Rights

October 25, 2024

A recent survey by Brightmine reveals that over 76% of employers are concerned about the introduction of day-one rights to unfair dismissal under the newly proposed employment rights bill. Currently, employees need two years of continuous service before qualifying for unfair dismissal claims. However, the new legislation would eliminate this requirement, increasing pressure on employers […]

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How a Product Liability Lawyer Can Navigate Complex Product Defect Cases for You

July 31, 2024

Imagine this: You just bought a new gadget, excited to try it out. But instead of an enjoyable experience, the product malfunctions and causes you harm. This is where a product liability lawyer steps in to save the day. Understanding Product Liability When products fail and cause injuries, the term “product liability” comes into play. […]

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The Pros And Cons of Being Under a Consultancy Agreement: An In-Depth Analysis

August 19, 2023

(US law and generally) When we say consultancy, this usually refers to a professional practice where a person with a specific field of expertise is “consulted” for advice or his/ her skills to benefit a business. Consultants, and even freelancers, are sometimes referred to as self-employed or independent contractors in legal jargon. This means that […]

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Discrimination and the Law’s Limits

August 1, 2023

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron. National Association of Licensed Paralegals In this country we have laws to protect individuals and, on the face of it, to offer equality for all. In reality this is not the case. Sexism, homophobia, racism and misogyny still exists but are now hard to prove. So instead of being open about […]

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To Whistleblow or not to Whistleblow?

July 1, 2023

It is a question that probably crosses the minds or most workers at some point in their working lives. Say you are aware of your employer flouting health and safety regulations and putting your health, and those of your colleagues, at risk. What do you do? Do you blow the whistle or sit back and […]

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Ghost or Ghoul? Discrimination in the Workplace at Halloween

October 30, 2022

It was a dark, dark night and employees all over the country were preparing to celebrate….Halloween is becoming increasingly popular every year and many workplaces have begun to join in the holiday festivities. However, what they may not have considered is how All Hallows’ Eve may bring up some scary employment issues, especially those relating […]

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Tribunal rules that ‘injury to feelings’ settlement sum is taxable

November 29, 2020

In Moorthy v The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, The Upper Tax Tribunal recently considered whether a settlement sum paid to Mr Moorthy as compensation for injury to feelings in an age discrimination claim was to be treated as employment income, and whether it was therefore chargeable to income tax under the Income […]

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Indirect Discrimination & the Chez Razpredelenie Bulgaria ruling – Why those “suffering alongside” Minority Groups Could Make a Claim Against their Employer

August 27, 2018

In the recent case of Chez Razpredelenie Bulgaria, the ECJ extended indirect discrimination claims to include those who are not actually part of a disadvantaged group, but suffer the effects of the discriminatory policy nonetheless. This ruling will allow claims to be brought by those who “suffer alongside” the affected group. But will this have […]

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New Labour Law Title from Hart Publishing! (Exclusive Discount)

May 2, 2017

We are pleased to offer  Labour Blawg readers a 20% discount on the book advertised below. To order online with your 20% discount please click on the link below the title. Once through to the ordering screen use the discount code CV7 at the checkout. Core and Contingent Work in the European Union A Comparative Analysis […]

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