Injunctions.
How to apply for one, and what is an injunction? - If you are seeking an injunction we would recommend that you take immediate advice...link
As the country swelters many employees are thinking just how hot does it need to be until I can't work, after all there is a minimum temperature, isn't there?
Well the good news... there is guidance for low temperatures, which is 13 degrees if you are doing physical work, 16 degrees otherwise, but alas no maximum temperature and these are only government suggestions.
But, and this is important, your Employer must stick to the Health and Safety Laws which state that an employer must keep the temperature at a comfortable level, a bit difficult for some employers, builders, gardeners etc, but should be achievable in the office.
The TUC has come out and asked that employers allow employees to wear shorts and loose tops, and ditch the ties, having spent years wearing a suit this is a move I would certainly be in favour of, spare a thought for factory workers, in some cases already working in very hot environments.
Employers perhaps should consider flexible working to help, and should take on board the fact that productivity can fall dramatically in extreme heat.
So Employers, across the UK, can take some of the heat out of the situation.
Hermes become the first major company to make concessions to 'Gig..
linkHow to apply for one, and what is an injunction? - If you are seeking an injunction we would recommend that you take immediate advice...link
Modern Slavery Law.
Passed in 2015 by the Government the Modern Slavery Act is designed to prevent and prosecute any act of slavery, included within the act is..link
Domestic violence is not just physical violence, it can take many forms, which a person may use to control a partner, if you are suffering domestic violence cal..link
Civil Liability Bill is set to change the face of compensation cl..
linkAnti-Social Behaviour.
Anti-social behaviour is defined as activities that are unacceptable and reduce the quality of life for others, this could be by harassm..link
New guidelines have been issued to crack down on online hate...link
Unfortunately, not everyone is respectful in life, most of the time we just move on and keep our opinion to ourselves, but when that comes to where we live you ..link
Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year..
linkPolice Chiefs are calling for a change in the 'stop and search' laws to defeat knife crime...link
If you have suffered a Bereavement you are permitted to take time off during working hours to undertake.................link
Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year, what are they and do they work?..link
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