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Tribunal finds calling a man 'bald' is sexual harassment

Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company Ltd The claimant was an electrician who worked for the respondent for 24 years. On 24th July 2019, the claimant became embroiled in an exchange with Mr King, a shift supervisor at the respondent’s...

What is a Special Guardianship Order?

A Special Guardianship Order is an order made by the court appointing one or more individuals to be a child’s ‘special guardian’.  It is effectively an enhanced Child Arrangements Order as the child will be deemed to live with you...

A guide for individuals: discrimination in the workplace

Unfortunately discrimination in the workplace has not been confined to the annals of history. If you are an employer or you find yourself subject to discrimination it is important to know your rights and how the law can offer protection. Discrimination...

Directors' disqualification - what you need to know

When a company goes into liquidation or administration, an insolvency practitioner is appointed to deal with that failed business. The practitioner has a statutory duty to investigate the affairs of the company. This includes the earlier and ongoing conduct...

What are the employment rights of a director?

As a company director, you may be well aware of the employment rights of your employees. But are you aware of your own employment rights as a director? Directors have different employment rights, depending on what type of role you have and your employment...

Advice to company directors - Know your legal duties

When it comes to running a company or being a company director, are you aware of your legal duties? Have you paid attention to the legal details and requirements clearly outlined in the Companies Act 2006 ? We understand that you may not be aware of every...

Moving to a new phase of education with an EHCP - transfer deadline day

Why is 31 March an important date if a young person has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is transitioning from secondary school to a post 16 institution or apprenticeship? Local Authorities (LA) have a legal duty to review and amend EHCPs...

How specific does an EHCP have to be?

A lack of specificity negatively impacts on the ability of a parent or young person to enforce the provision stated in an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). If the provision is not stated specifically enough, then it will not be enforceable under...

Who gets custody of the pet following separation?

We are a nation of pet lovers and so, it is only natural for us to be concerned about custody of our fur-babies following separation. The Law in England & Wales treats pets as personal assets (legally known as “chattels”). Personal assets...

Agricultural Tie Breakers - advice for landowners

Historically, local authorities have been known to attach agricultural ties (also known as agricultural occupancy conditions) to countryside dwellings to prevent anyone, except those principally employed within the local agricultural sector, from lawfully...
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