Top Employment Lawyer Blogs | Settlement Agreement Advice Blogs - Part 4

Call for Budget re-think of tax rules on training costs

March 17, 2014

Rules on which training costs can be deducted as a business expense are damaging the development of the UK’s skill base and needs to be re-thought in time for this year’s Budget, says the Professional Representation Network, the talent management service for contractors. The Professional Representation Network explains that current tax rules discourage self-employed contractors, […]

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New rules mean UK contractors should work overseas for a full year to be certain of complying with “labyrinthine” UK system over residency

March 11, 2014

UK contractors should sign a contract to work overseas before April 6th 2014 and continue to work overseas until April 5th 2015 to ensure their income is exempt from UK income tax, says Von Essen, the leading providers of tax advisory services to international contractors.  This means that contractors will comply with a new, stricter […]

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UK has lowest number of public holidays within G20

March 7, 2014

The UK now has the lowest number of national public holidays of all major economies (G20 group of leading economies), with just eight public holidays compared to an average of 12 across the G20 economies, according to research by Von Essen, the leading providers of tax advisory services to international contractors. The UK is even […]

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Firm heavily fined after worker suffers serious injury in fall at work

March 5, 2014

An Aberdeen-based company has been heavily fined after one of its workers was seriously injured in an accident at work in 2009. Mr Valentin Taljanov, 61, suffered the accident at work whilst he was contracted to Lawrie [Demolition] Limited. Mr Taljanov, who was working as a labourer for the company when he suffered the accident, […]

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Employment Tribunal makes order for costs of £117,000

March 4, 2014

A barrister’s chambers has reported that the East London Employment Tribunal has made an award of costs against a Claimant of over £100,000 – the largest single costs award against an individual in the Employment Tribunal on record. Ely Place Chambers has reported that an award of costs was made against Dr Makanjuola in the […]

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A Quick Guide to Becoming a Franchise Owner

February 21, 2014

What is a franchise? The idea is simple. Someone has an idea for a business. They go about planning and implementing their idea and eventually launch their business. It grows and thrives. After a certain period they realise that to expand further they may need to outlay a significant amount more capital. So they seek […]

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Termination Settlements: Knowing Your Options

February 19, 2014

People who experience difficulty at work can frequently feel crushed and despondent, they might even be signed off sick to have a break from such stressful conditions. They also feel it unjust that their only option is to ‘walk away’. The current financial climate has been credited for increasing workplace tension, workers are driven harder […]

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Using No Win No Fee Agreements For Employment Law Claims

February 7, 2014

Have you been treated badly at work? Do you wish to make a claim against your employers in order to get the compensation you deserve? This is all well and good, but what happens if you can’t afford to make a claim? The thought of solicitors’ fees and charges for going through the claims process […]

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The Most Common Types of Discrimination Lawsuits in the U.S.

February 5, 2014

Discrimination lawsuits are among the most common types of lawsuits in the United States. Within the realm of discrimination, court cases most typically revolve around race and/or national origin discrimination, sex-based discrimination, and religious discrimination. Here’s a look through history at some of the most prominent discrimination cases in each of the three categories. Race […]

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Avoiding accidents in a commercial kitchen

February 4, 2014

Commercial kitchens can be very dangerous environments and the risk of workers sustaining injuries cannot be completely eliminated. However, by vigilantly engaging with health and safety guidelines, employers can take steps to negate workplace risks faced by their employers and protect themselves from compensation claims in the process. Employers must ensure that the following three […]

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