Is Your Boss Doing Enough To Help You With Stress At Work?
High-stress levels at work can seriously damage your health. Could your boss do more to help you? See which stress reducing methods you are missing out on.
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The Obligatory Head Injury in Rugby post
The Rugby World Cup is here and talk again turns to head injuries and how the game can protect players. The most senior medical figure in World Rugby has said today that the sports rules may have to change to reduce the chance of concussions – he suggests that particular focus needs to be made…
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What To Do After A Car Accident
If you have been involved in a car accident, we understand that you (or loved ones) may be injured and that emotions are running high, so it’s difficult to remember all the information that you need to collect from the other party, which is why we have put this guide together. If you have been…
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The VNUK Ruling
In the recent ruling of Damijan Vnuk v Zavarovalnica Triglav C 162/13, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) found that compulsory motor insurance must cover any accident caused in the use of a vehicle that is ‘consistent with the normal function’ of that ‘vehicle,’ whether the accident occurred on private or public…
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Proud to support the Castleford Tigers
It is always a thrill to see businesses we work closely with doing well, and the Castleford Tigers are no exception. We undertake all their legal employment work, but it’s how they employ themselves on the field that impresses us, their sponsors, fans and supporters, and last night they shone brightly at their annual player…
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Overhaul of the driving test could see an end to the three point turn
The Government are currently drawing up new plans to overhaul the driving test in an attempt to increase the pass rate and make the test more reflective of real-life driving. Around 1,000 learner drivers will be asked to trial the new practical exam which will include the following changes: The independent driving section will…
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Legal threat is key to facilitating flight delay payouts
It’s a sad state of affairs, and it hasn’t come as a surprise to us, but as pointed out by the Sunday Times this weekend, more often than not, airlines need the threat of legal action in order to pay the flight delay payouts that travellers deserve. Airlines must now pay for delays of three…
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General Sir Nicholas Carter, Army Head, addresses issues of bullying and Harassment
General Sir Nicholas Carter, head of the British Army, has launched a new code of conduct to address the issues of bullying and sexual harassment within the force advising that a “no tolerance” message must be sent against prejudice. In a survey commissioned by the army involving 7,000 soldiers, it was found that 13% of…
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Allen v Jet2.com Limited – further delay by airlines
Background Under EU Regulation 261/2004 passengers are entitled to compensation of up to 600 Euros for any flight which is delayed for 3 hours or more. An available defence for the airlines is if the delay was caused by extraordinary circumstances. There is, however, no definition in the regulations of what an extraordinary circumstance…
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