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When an Employee can Sue for a Workers Compensation Injury
Most states, through statute, limit a worker's remedy for a work-related injury to a workers compensation claim against the employer. About the only exception is when the employer actually intends to cause harm to the worker otherwise the employee's sole...
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Accidents Involving Agency Workers - Helpful Advice
The use of agency workers is prevalent in the workplace, many employees and co-workers will be provided by an agency. You may be in a situation whereas an employee you are contracted to an agency and not the company you work for on a daily basis. With...
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Contract – what contract?
It is a common theme of many disputes surrounding a contract that the parties involved will argue that the terms included in the contract do not reflect all the terms that were reflected between the parties or alternatively that the contract was varied...
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A Guide To The Working Time Directive
In October 1998, the working time regulations came into force, the most important component of which is the EU working time directive. The regulations provide provisions for: The Maximum Working Week Compulsory Rest Breaks Paid Annual Leave Limitations...
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Dismissing Employees - A Guide
If an employer wants to dismiss an employee, it has to be aware that if there is no fair reason and the employer does not follow a fair and reasonable process, that it is very likely that an employee may claim unfair dismissal. The employee must be given...
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The Importance Of Making A Will
Statistics show that approximately 60% of the UK population have not yet made a will with this applying to a much higher proportion of younger people. Of those aged between 18 and 34 the number not having made a will rises to 84%. Why are the figures...
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Bullying In The Workplace
Everybody in the workplace has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. There should be no place for bullying or harassment of any kind. However, for those who are victims in this way it can be very difficult to know what to do and who to turn...
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Understanding The Special Courts
The Coroners Court The office of Coroner dates from the twelfth century, and since that time, every county has had a Coroner, elected by the council of that county. Despite the fact that a Coroner is elected, like a judge the only way he can be removed...
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Categories of Inheritance Claimants in England & Wales
The law enables inheritance claims to be made in England and Wales by people connected to the deceased who did not receive "reasonable financial provision" from the estate of the deceased via a will or intestacy. These laws only apply if the deceased...
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A Guide To Making A Will
Reasons for making a will The greatest reason for making a will is that it will ensure that your wishes are taken care of. If you want your money to go to your loved ones in a certain way after you die, this will be achieved if you make a valid will....
