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In Mhindurwa v Lovingangels Care Limited, the Employment Tribunal held that an employee was unfairly dismissed when her employer failed to consider using the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“Furlough...
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In tandem with the temporary relaxation of driver’s hours rules the Department for Transport has also now started a consultation (10th August 2021) about streamlining HGV, bus and car driving...
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What is the Lugano Convention and why does it matter to a post-Brexit United Kingdom? Background The Lugano Convention is an important instrument used in cross-border disputes (both civil and...
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Profound problems arising from the driver shortage continue and it is unclear how long this may continue, given the long-term and structural issues causing this. In this context, the Department...
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Workers have won a Supreme Court ruling against the supermarket giant, Asda, in a judgment that could lead to millions of pounds worth of equal pay claims against supermarkets. Background...
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A concern for many landlords and tenants alike is the possibility of another pandemic. This case tested whether the courts would be willing to impose pandemic protection terms. Following the...
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The Health & Safety Executive has issued a timely report in conjunction with Farm Safety Week (19 to 23 July 2021). It makes sobering reading. It reveals how 41 people...
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If you are going to use vehicles over 2.5 tonnes (and up to 3.5 tonnes) to transport goods commercially you may now need an operator’s licence from 21 May 2022...
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The Prime Minister has unveiled his plans for the easing of lockdown restrictions on 19 July. He has confirmed that the legal restrictions will be lifted, but he expects individuals...
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The current and critical HGV driver shortage has triggered a relaxation in the EU Drivers’ Hours Rules for HGV drivers. The Government is seeking to address this problem that it...
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An insecure load can have tragic consequences. It may injure or even kill other road users. Similarly, a driver can even be hurt if a load shifts internally e.g. where...
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The Government has produced an annex to supplement the code of practice to be used by commercial tenants and landlords in discussions about rent, rent arrears and on-going lease terms....
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