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A landmark case relating to how holiday pay should be calculated for employees who earn commission has found that commission payments which are intrinsically linked to…
Protecting your business wealth – lessons for SME owners from landmark case
Michael Ross, a 50-year-old property developer, registered the website “playboy.london” in his kitchen, while joking with his wife and a friend over a few bottles of wine…
When two employees at New Zealand insurance brokers Marsh Ltd were caught being intimate with each other on company property outside of working hours, it wasn’t…
Merger and acquisition is on the increase in the professional services marketplace as organisations look to gain market share and manage escalating competition. But, with pressure…
Tattoos may be more popular than ever but employers can dismiss workers or turn down a job applicant for sporting them.
Most businesses understand the importance of having a vibrant and engaging website that allows them to interact with their existing clients and to build relationships with…
In a landmark case which could have significant implications for UK businesses the European Court of Justice (ECJ) will consider whether obesity should for the first…
Telling a client what he or she wants to hear regardless of the reality of the situation is a temptation to avoid at all costs. It’s…
Helena Woodward- Vukcevic from law firm Hart Brown, outlines the situation on equal pay, following the recent sex discrimination and equal pay claim win by a…
Employers currently have an obligation to consider flexible working for employees with caring responsibilities. The change in normal working hours can be to the number of…
Property investors are creating a potential ‘living hell’ for their families and business partners by failing to make plans for after their death, according to a…
The cosmetics company Lush was recently successful in pursuing a claim for trade mark infringement against the online retailer, Amazon. The case primarily looked at the…
Getting divorced is an extremely stressful time. However, for business people one of the major concerns is the distribution of their finances to their ex.
As cosmetics company Lush defeated online retailer Amazon in a trademark battle at the UK High Court last month we look at how 'Brand-Hijacking' can affect…