Working Time Holidays and Atypical Workers: the challenges following Harpur Trust v Brazel
At the end of July, the Supreme Court issued its decision in a case concerning the entitlement to annual leave, and pay for that leave,…
Brain injury in rugby: Legal actions must prompt actual action to protect players
I previously commented on legal claims brought by former professional rugby players, including former Wales Captain Ryan Jones and former…
Zero hours’ contracts: on the fringe of acceptability?
Zero-hour contracts, sometimes also known as casual contracts are typically used where an employer needs flexibility to meet short term…
Training Contracts at Thorntons
At Thorntons, we know that applying for Training Contracts can be a lengthy and sometimes stressful process but we feel that the…
How to avoid copyright infringement
The expanse of the internet is a treasure trove of data, photos, information and much more. The use of this readily available information…
Market Research vs Direct Marketing – Understanding the regulations and your organisations responsibilities.
Market research is a useful method used by organisations to collect information from individuals about their needs and preferences.…
The Great Resignation: How to retain good employees
The Great Resignation is the term used to describe the ongoing trend in which large number of employees are changing jobs. Possible causes…
Natural dangers and a duty of care
With the extremely hot weather we’ve seen in the last few weeks, increasing numbers of people have been visiting local beaches, rivers,…
Retail Leasing – Time for a Change in Strategy?
The retail sector is currently amongst one of the most challenging of the property industry. The sector is in a constant state of flux with…
No Longer “ Just a Domestic”
A recent Report “The Sentencing of Offences Involving Domestic Abuse in Scotland” gives very helpful insight into the approach the criminal…
Cash injection for Arbroath community group
An institution for the Arbroath community, The CAFÉ Project, which recently launched a new club to encourage companionship for elderly…
Is time up on the gig economy?
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) made headlines recently after their campaign to highlight that some of their members…
Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Sir Mo Farah recently revealed that he was brought to the UK illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant. As reported in…
Hybrid Working – Tips for Employers
Businesses have gone through a lot of changes over the past couple of years with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and companies now…
Let’s Make Workplaces Safer - How To Prevent Accidents At Work
Workplaces are safer now than they were 15 to 20 years ago but there are still a lot of avoidable accidents each year. According to…
Can I change my child's name?
A child’s name is registered on their birth certificate with their surname usually being that of their father. However, divorce or…
The four-day work week: An ambitious pipe-dream or a welcome reality?
The four-day working week is the innovative idea currently being trialled across 60 British companies following a dramatic increase in…
The gig economy: where should we go from here?
Following the widely reported debate around employment status prompted in part by the disputes which resulted in cases such as Pimlico…
GPS sackings latest setback for some gig economy workers
The Guardian reported this week on a number of drivers working for a company called Stuart who have, according to their union, lost their…
Workplace bullying investigation: Buckingham Palace findings remain private
The review that was initiated in March 2021 investigated the response to claims made about the alleged bullying of staff. According to…
Staff Contracts – Getting Them Right
Dental practices rely upon many things to operate – premises, equipment, and the obvious….patients. However, without staff, the practice…