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Application to Modify Restrictive Covenant Succeeds
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has granted a social housing provider’s application to modify a restrictive covenant so as…
Financial Order Set Aside Due to Husband’s Bankruptcy
The High Court has ruled that a financial remedies order requiring a husband to transfer his half share…
Proposed Changes to Employment Law Outlined
As part of the legislative programme set out in the King’s Speech, the government has outlined changes to…
Employer Did Not Have Constructive Knowledge of Disability
Under Section 15(2) of the Equality Act 2010, an employer has a defence to a claim of disability…
Landlord Granted Dispensation from Consultation Requirements
Under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords must consult with leaseholders before carrying out…
HGV Driver’s Resignation Defeats Unfair Dismissal Claim
An HGV driver’s unfair dismissal claim has been rejected after the Employment Tribunal (ET) found that his employment…
Directors Not Personally Liable for Trade Mark Infringement
In a recent intellectual property case with wider implications in terms of directors’ liability, the Supreme Court ruled…
Leaseholders Not Liable for Replacing Windows
Tenants who are faced with unexpected demands in respect of repair costs would be well advised to seek…
Acas Updates Code of Practice on Flexible Working
Following recent changes to the law and a consultation last year, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)…
ET Should Have Considered Redeployment as Alternative to Dismissal
There are times when it is incumbent on an Employment Tribunal (ET) to consider a point of its…
Settlement of Proceedings Does Not Prevent Second Adjudication
When attempting to resolve a dispute, careful drafting of any agreement is essential to protect your position in…
Coastguard Volunteer a ‘Worker’ When Performing Paid Activities
A person who performs a voluntary role may nonetheless meet the definition of a ‘worker’ under Section 230(3)…
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