News

Flexible work rule fears

Monday 30th June 2014

Posted By: James

New rules that allow all workers to ask for flexible working will create confusion, generate red tape and risk damaging employers’ relationships with staff, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

MOJ to undertake review into Employment Tribunal Fees

Monday 30th June 2014

Posted By: James

According to Hansard:

Employment Tribunals Service

Question - Asked by Baroness Drake

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to lower the level of fees for access to employment tribunals.[HL302]

Police to re-consider Wonga investigation

Saturday 28th June 2014

Posted By: James

The City of London Police have confirmed they will re-consider opening a criminal investigation into Wonga. Previously they had ruled it out, saying the case should be left to the FCA .
 

ICO warns Google Glass wearers

Friday 27th June 2014

Posted By: James

The ICO has warned that Google Glass wearers could be breaking the law if they use the connected eyewear for anything other than personal reasons.

Legal uncertainties over assisted dying

Thursday 26th June 2014

Posted By: James

The Supreme Court has declared that the arguments in favour of the existing ban on assisted suicide were "by no means overwhelming" as they delivered a landmark ruling on the rights of the terminally ill.