Business Law

What should your business do if you think TUPE applies to a transaction?

August 21, 2012

The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2002 (“TUPE”) applies when a contract for the provision of services changes hands or one business buys part or the whole of another business. This is undoubtedly confusing for both employees and employers – which assets are transferred to the purchasing business, which employees are employed and […]

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What should an employer do if one of its workers whistleblows?

August 20, 2012

If one of your employees has blown the whistle (whether legitimately or illegitimately) on a workplace practice at your business then it’s imperative that you take the right steps to investigate the allegation and resolve the matter fairly. It’s advisable in such circumstances to obtain employment law advice for employers from a specialist employment law […]

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Ms B v. States Employment Board: Constructive Unfair Dismissal Linked To Personal Injury Claim

August 4, 2012

The case of Ms B v States Employment Board is not exactly widely known. Not only did it happen in the States of Jersey, a small island in the English Channel, but it seemed outwardly to only deal with a small and arcane aspect of English common law. However, this case, due to its status […]

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Is google destroying the commercial law SERPS ?

July 28, 2012

Many law firms have, perhaps belatedly, picked up on the importance of the internet, with many more noticeably getting active online, either on social media channels or via blogging and a greater input on the web generally. A lot of law firms still do not seem to fully appreciate however that it is one thing […]

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Why is the company secretarial role important?

July 26, 2012

The Company Secretary is responsible for the administration of a company. The role is important, primarily because, the secretary ensures the organisation complies with the relevant legislation and regulations put forward by the Companies Act 2006.  It is important to note that there is no requirement for a private company in the UK to have […]

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Benefits of Hiring a Business Lawyer

July 24, 2012

The business world is expanding at a fast pace, and managing all the tasks including planning and meeting the legal requirements to run any business complying all the legal regulations has become pretty difficult for businessmen. This makes a business lawyer a vital professional to help business run effectively. Regardless to the type pf business […]

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Employee return to work guide

July 22, 2012

Return to work interview There are several different reasons why an employee might be absent from work: illness, injury, parental leave, stress etc. The employer is under a duty to be in contact with an absent employee and make sure they receive the support needed. What is a return to work interview ? The interview […]

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Guide to privity of contract

July 19, 2012

Privity of contract is a legal doctrine which is the relationship of the parties who have signed a contract and are a party to the contract.  Only the parties which have entered the contract are required to have to perform duties and obligations due to the contract with each other. In addition, it is only […]

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What business needs to know about whistleblowing

May 14, 2012

We’ve no doubt all heard of it but what really is whistleblowing? Whistleblowing is quite simply when an employee, member of staff or worker informs the employer, someone in authority or even the public about dangerous or illegal activities taking place in the workplace. It could be either the employer or employees carrying out these […]

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Practical tips for negotiating a business contract

April 30, 2012

During the lifetime of your business, there will be a number of times where you will need to negotiate contracts; whether between you and your employees, you and your suppliers, you and your clients and/or you and other third parties. If you do not have a legal background, it is always advisable to seek professional, […]

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