The law regarding protection of data is strengthening, giving people greater control over their own personal data, and requiring organisations of all sizes to be more accountable and transparent. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), comes into force on 25 May 2018, and will replace the current Data Protection Act. Here’s a guide to GDPR […]
Social media and other electronic means of communication enable everyone to communicate to whoever they like, all the time. We are all publishers today. But what if an employee posts on social media something confidential about their employer? Or that’s derogatory about a customer or client? Whether from the company or their personal account, damage […]
Employers who have wrongly classed their workers as self-employed contractors could now face substantial claims for unpaid holiday, following a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the case of King v The Sash Window Workshop Ltd. Latham Parry, a solicitor specialising in Employment Law in Warrington, says that the ECJ ruling in King has […]
Licensing laws are never far from the news, and since the 24-hour drinking laws came into play in 2003, these laws have been a popular topic – both in and outside of parliament. But what if you want to get an alcohol license for your premises? Read our licensing laws overview to find out more. […]
What is a settlement agreement? Settlement agreements (formerly known as compromise agreements) are legally binding contracts between an employer and an employee (or worker). They are one of a limited number of ways in which employment disputes can be settled. In addition, extensive regulation of the employment relationship means that many employers prefer to cut […]
Watsons Solicitors has announced the launch of a new Employment Law Service and the appointment of a new Partner, with employment law specialist Latham Parry joining Watsons from Linder Myers Solicitors. Latham has over a decade of experience in employment law, qualifying in 2004 having studied at the University of Liverpool and the College of Law, Christleton. […]
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