How to Complain about Faulty Goods
If you have purchased an item that is not as described, of satisfactory quality or fit for the purpose, you have the right to complain to the retailer and you may have a claim under the Consumer Rights Act. When you purchase goods or services, you as the consumer agree to the terms of service and […]
Asbestos Claims: Compensation for Negligent Exposure
Asbestos claims can result in compensation for individuals who have been exposed to asbestos and as a result, have developed asbestos-related illness. In the 1990’s asbestos, which had been commonly used in construction and other industries, was banned for use in the UK as it was found to cause fatal illnesses. Since then, legislation such […]
How to Carry Out a Workplace Risk Assessment
An effective risk assessment can help ensure you meet your duties as an employer under health and safety laws. An employer may delegate the task of risk assessment to a competent individual or third party, but they ultimately have a legal responsibility for both the risk assessment and the health and safety relating to their […]
Pensions and Divorce – How Will I Be Affected?
Under the Pensions Act 1995, it is a mandatory requirement that pensions are taken into consideration in a divorce. For many, their pension may be one of the highest value assets they own. As such, the degree to which a divorce will affect a pension will often be of great concern to divorcing couples, particularly […]
What are Parental Rights?
Disputes can arise when separated parents disagree on what is best for their child, which is why it’s important to understand your rights as a parent. Having parental rights over a child enables you to make decisions as a parent and legally enforce those decisions. This is even more important when parents are not on […]
Can My Employer Change My Contract?
‘Can my employer change my contract?’ remains a commonly asked question by UK employees. Unfortunately, the law governing contracts of employment is not always straightforward to interpret. [toc] Below we look more closely at contracts of employment from an employee’s perspective, and specifically at what you can do to redress any contractual changes made by […]