With the start of a new parliamentary term we at Lawgistics like to keep clients fully updated on likely changes in law in the future.
In a recent case (Wood Engineering (North Sea) Ltd v Robertson) a part time receptionist worked for an end user for six years via an agency arrangement.
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Lawgistics updates relate to time limits are very strict – you will recall a previous article where a claim was 88 seconds late!
In a recent case (Smith v Michelin Tyres plc) it was held to be fair in dismissing an employee for a single breach of a ‘no smoking’ policy.
Although we have said there are legal changes afoot regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures a recent case is important while we still have the existing system in place.
In Lawgistics bulletins previously we have explained that you must declare all of the evidence you wish to at the tribunal hearing.
In the case of Harris v NKC Automotive it was held that Rastafarianism was a religious belief and therefore a case of discrimination could succeed in certain circumstances.
The Ministry of Justice has just published guidance for companies and partnerships on the corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.
HSE have recently published guidance on preventing accidents from use of vehicles at work.
A report recently published gives details of a pilot scheme which involved handing over enforcement responsibilities in Peterborough for garages from the Health and Safety Executive to the Environmental Health Department who have traditionally had responsibility for enforcement at shops and other retail premises.
Following our article about Gemini Systems we have been involved in communications.
As from 1 September 2007 changes have taken place to VAT record keeping requirements when a business is transferred as a going concern.
Always take steps to ensure that businesses you deal with are VAT registered in their own respective countries or risk getting your fingers burned. (Dennison Commercials Limited V20334)
In the past when a computer was provided for any employee at home, full VAT recovery was allowed provided some business use was made. However with immediate effect this policy has been revised.
The anonymous bidder that announced it was interested in purchasing HR Owen in September has now withdrawn from discussions.
Credit hire company Accident Exchange said it does not expect to replace chief operating officer Daksh Gupta, who resigned last month after less than a year with the business.
GoinGreen, the UK distributor for the G-Wiz electric car, has had to recall 629 of them after a fault with the battery caused it to burst into flames.
One in four Britons plans to cut their credit card spending this Christmas.
Chrysler is preparing to cut 10,000 of its US workforce as part of its restructuring plans.
Audi has revised its 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine in order to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.
A campaign against phishing scams has been launched by tax authority HMRC.
Investment bonds may be much less attractive to 40% taxpayers after the Pre Budget Report.
The Commons Public Accounts Committee has attacked new waves of forms issued by the taxman.
The changes to the capital gains tax regime proposed by chancellor Alistair Darling in his pre-Budget report (PBR) are hated by business.
Neil Moscrop has been appointed as Peugeot UK’s sales director after David Brookman, who has been with the company for just under 40 years has retired.
Saab will make 500 of its Turbo X model available to the UK when it goes on sale early next year.
Seat has confirmed it will have three new vehicles on sale during 2008.
Autoquake, the UK remarketing service, has appointed Garry Hobson to the role of chief executive officer.
Peugeot has increased the awareness of its new vehicle dealer, Authorised Repairer and Parts Distributor recruitment processes with the launch of a new dedicated website.
