Employers' liability for stress at work
Where an employee suffers a psychiatric illness caused by workplace stress, the employer will be liable if the injury was reasonably foreseeable. The decision in Easton v B&Q Plc examined.
09 April 2015
Employer duties: Court of Appeal decisions signal a more pragmatic approach
The court has ruled on how employers’ duties to employees affect pension obligations. These cases are important for employers who have taken action to manage final salary pension liabilities.
14 August 2017
Employee dress codes
There has recently been a lot of publicity about the enforcement of dress codes at work. We examine recent controversies and cases about workplace attire.
07 July 2016
What do the new immigration rules mean for UK employers who recruit from overseas?
We consider the UK’s new immigration system and the routes available for employers who wish to recruit from overseas
23 December 2020
Economic reality and the supply of services: looking behind the engagement letter
The Tribunal has upheld HMRC's decision that a company (Danesmoor Ltd) should not be entitled to recover input VAT incurred on professional fees for a corporate restructuring.
10 August 2015
ECO guarantees for cavity and solid wall insulation approved by Ofgem
Cavity and solid wall insulation systems must be covered by an appropriate lifetime guarantee to qualify for ECO (Energy Companies Obligation).
14 January 2015
ECHA publishes second five-year report on the operation of REACH and CLP 2016
The report includes commentary on the quality of registration dossiers, safety data sheets and nanomaterials.
08 August 2016
ECON reports on fintech and the future of financial services
We consider the European Parliament's report, 'FinTech: the influence of technology on the future of the financial sector'.
17 May 2017
ECHA Decision Successfully Challenged by Lead Registrant
A decision taken by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been annulled by ECHA’s Board of Appeal on the basis that it breaches several “cornerstones” of the REACH Regulation.
18 March 2016
Economic Reality and Paper Returns
A brief on two recently decided cases: one an economic reality argument put forward by HMRC, the second is a reminder that a late filed paper return will attract a penalty even if “corrected” .
08 August 2013
Do banks have to explain the terms of interest rate swaps to laymen when they are entered?
A bank which fails to comply with statutes whilst undertaking a regulated activity can be sued for breach of statutory duty. However, what happens if the time limit for such a claim has expired?
24 October 2013
Do you have enough information to bring your procurement claim in time?
Unsuccessful bidders face the challenge of deciding on limited information whether to bring a procurement claim under time pressure. Specific disclosure may not be the answer.
12 October 2017