This is not the most festive topic, but when it comes to Christmas parties, a little legal know-how now could save you from a lot of headaches (and costs!), come the New Year. We know it’s not fun but you may just thank us! Do we...
Why is this an issue? A “true” volunteer is someone who does not have worker or employee status, and thus no obligation to receive or benefit from things like: Pay; National Minimum Wage (“NMW”); or Statutory obligations like: sick pay, holiday pay, etc. If the relationship is not a voluntary one within...
Starting in 2025, our directors, Lee and David will be running a ½ marathon every month of 2025 in aid of Chocolate & Co, a fantastic Yorkshire charity. Chocolate & Co. help those recovering from addictions get back into work and overcome the significant difficulties...
Limited liability partnerships (LLP) are now a well-established and popular form of business having been established under the limited liability partnerships act 2000. They are extremely popular and are the preferred choice for many professional businesses due to their unique properties allowing business owners to enjoy...
There are currently, I would argue, four key statuses for people in work (excluding volunteers and officer holders): Employee. Worker. Genuinely self-employed - running their own business. People who have set up a personal service company, the company then contracts to provide a service to (often a small) number...
In a recent landmark court ruling, thousands of “Bolt” drivers, who had submitted legal claims to be recognised as workers as opposed to self-employed, were found by the Employment Tribunal to indeed be workers. Bolt’s model is based on the use of a “private hire hailing...
Our Director, Solicitor, former in-house legal counsel and company secretary (yes, he has much experience!) David Rogers outlines useful guidance for companies considering exiting a Director. Companies are not always clear about the fact that Directors have such a wide range of rights and obligations. For...
Emma Grace explores the reality of this headline, 'Employers will have to offer four-day week under new plans” ………says Sky News in its recent headline. The article then moves on to elaborate – “employers will have to offer flexible working hours – including a four-day week – to all...
Once in place, the eVisa will replace: Biometric residence permits. Biometric residence cards. Passport endorsements, such as indefinite leave to enter wet ink stamps. Vignette stickers in passports, such as entry clearance or visa vignettes. These eVisas will be fully digital and will clearly show an individual’s permissions to enter...
Let’s look broadly at what the recent Supreme Court Case of Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew ruled on and its effect on holiday pay/unlawful deduction claims against employers. Issues in this case that affect employers The Agnew case recently overruled existing...