Deliveroo drivers “unfair” contracts
Self-employed drivers working for restaurant delivery firm Deliveroo have been told by their employer that they can’t take court action to be recognised as ‘workers’ in their contracts. The issue centres on the question as to whether self-employed staff working for the firm can be recognised as staff members. The distinction between workers and self-employed…
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Theresa May – Good news for the UK Property Market?
On 11th Jul 2016, Theresa May became the countries 76th and second lady Prime Minister, her tenure at 10 Downing Street looks to be good news for the Commercial Property market in the UK. We know that she is pro-EU and she has a lot of experience in UK government which makes the future a…
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Why hasn’t Leanne reported her Accident at Work?
Accidents at work Any Coronation Street fans will be aware that one of their main characters, Leanne Battersby, has recently been experiencing back pain after she was manually handling a barrel at work without any help. Following the accident, she was urged by Nick Tilsley, to report her injury. However, she refused saying it…
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Safe Cycling
Just like with all journeys, whether it’s walking, running, cycling or driving, it is important to plan your journey. This involves knowing the route you’re going to take and ensuring you take into account circumstances such as tiredness, traffic conditions, the weather etc. A tip for new inexperienced cyclists to avoid hazards is to use…
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Leeds Law Firm staff complete charity Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Staff from Leeds Law Firm Oakwood Solicitors (more…) WHAT TO DO NEXT Get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation. Choose one of the methods on the right-hand side of this page, or call us on 0113 200 9720 to find out how we can help you.
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Do I need an Employment Lawyer?
Probably at some time in your working life you will have the need for an employment lawyer, especially if you are not happy with the way your employer has treated you. An employment lawyer, for example, will help you through the process of filing a grievance against your employer and will work with you and…
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Before you resign YOU MUST READ THIS
If you are resigning because you have found a new job, then congratulations and you can send a straightforward resignation letter to your employer. However, if you are resigning for any other reason then please take this word of warning from an Employment Solicitor. In the letter you hand to your boss, you must make…
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The Trade Union Act 2016 becomes law
In 2015 the government announced a series of reforms to ensure that strikes can only proceed where there has been a clear and positive democratic mandate from union members. The intention was to reduce disruption to millions of people whilst upholding the ability to strike. On 4 May 2016 the Trade Union Bill received Royal…
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Crush Accidents At Work
Crush accidents at work can cause some of the most severe injuries and can sometimes even result in fatalities. There are a number of work place regulations that state that companies need to have reasonable measures in place to protect their employees against such risks, including having appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), providing employees with…
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