Smash and grab – contractor takes law into his own hands after non-payment dispute
A contractor who claimed he had not been paid for the work he had done on a residential development, decided to take the law into ...
Appeal finds leaked email was a ‘cloak’ to lay off lawyer claiming discrimination
An employment tribunal appeal has found that a leaked internal email and a conversation overheard in a pub are not protected by legal professional privilege ...
Company fined after worker killed
Abbey Forged Products Ltd, a hot meal forging company based in Sheffield has been sentenced for safety breaches following the death of a worker. On ...
Employers could face legal action over out of hours working
Employers who expect their staff to work out of hours could be at risk of heavy penalties after a businesswoman was awarded £6,750 for being ...
Palmers Solicitors celebrates 35th anniversary
Palmers Solicitors has reached another milestone - celebrating the 35th anniversary of our founding this month. Our firm, which now has offices in Basildon, Rayleigh, ...
Figures reveal £284 million saved following Stamp Duty reform
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published data which reveals that more than 100,000 first-time buyers have benefited from the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) ...