Seafarers’ Wage Bill
If it were to become law, the Seafarers' Wages Bill would guarantee that seafarers who work on ships that visit UK ports at least 120 times per year will be compensated at a rate that is at least equal to the UK national minimum wage for their work in UK waters. On November 8, 2022, the Bill, which is 184 of the... Read More
Can I make a claim for a road traffic accident in bad weather?
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, we understand how much of an impact this may have had on your life. The winter months with ice, snow and heavy rain can make driving a hazardous activity, leading to road traffic accidents and personal injury claims. Poor weather conditions can add an element of... Read More
Case Study: Successfully negotiating a settlement in the recent claim of constructive unfair dismissal
Summary
How Irina Polyakova, our Associate in the Employment team, has successfully negotiated a financial settlement in the employee’s constructive unfair dismissal claim.
The background
Irina’s client was subjected to bullying and humiliating treatment over a period of time due to suffering from \dyslexia, which had... Read More
Eaton Smith – TIGA Awards 2022 Winners
Eaton Smith is incredibly proud to have been announced as winners of the Best Legal Services Supplier category at the TIGA Awards 2022. The Awards took place on 10 November in London, at Church House, Westminster in the shadows of Westminster Abbey and were attended by a wide range of those involved in the UK Games... Read More
Fire and rehire - why employers need to watch out
For many years organisations have been using dismissal and re-engagement, often referred to as ‘fire and rehire’, as a method available to make a contractual change between the employer and employees. However, in February 2022, the High Court issued an injunction against Tesco, preventing them from operating this way.... Read More
New year, new you? Why it might be a good time to write a will
There is no denying that during the course of 2022 individuals and businesses have continued to suffer the effects of the fallout from the pandemic and coupled with the impact of the war in Ukraine times for many are hard. These events and the current recession may have far-reaching implications for your finances, your... Read More
Employer’s Guide to carrying out redundancies fairly to minimise Employment Tribunal claims
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s recent decision in Mogane v Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2022] EAT 139: that an employer’s choosing of a selection criterion that inevitably led to a pool of one was unfair, as no consultation had taken place with the employee before that decision; is a reminder to... Read More
Two minutes to BeReal – but what trouble could it cause?
BeReal has amassed over 27 million downloads worldwide, and is in the process of taking the social media industry by storm. Something that is this popular and is based on taking photos certainly has scope for being a risk in the workplace. This article touches upon those risks.
What is BeReal?
BeReal is a mobile... Read More
Five tips for businesses dealing with unpaid invoices
Carrying the weight of unpaid invoices can make doing business challenging. The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial difficulties for many and could be making the problem of late payments worse for both small businesses, the self-employed and freelancers. The Forum of Private Business indicates that 1 in 4... Read More
Advertising and the rise of the Influencer: ecosystem scrutiny
On 23 September 2022, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee published the Government's response to its report on influencer culture. The original report of 9 May 2022 highlighted several regulatory gaps, in particular concerning advertising disclosure and the protection of children, both as influencers... Read More
Eaton Smith LLP shortlisted at the TIGA Awards 2022
Eaton Smith is delighted to announce that our video games team have been shortlisted for the Legal Services category in the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2022. This follows our category win in 2020 and our shortlisting in 2021. We are pleased to have our work being recognised to this extent for 3 years in a row now.... Read More
Leaving gifts to charity in your will
Many charities in the UK rely on donations left behind by their supporters, and any gift you leave could make a vital difference to the work of the organisation. There are many benefits to leaving money to a charity for your estate too, including tax relief. In this article, Jo Jones, Head of Private Client at Eaton... Read More