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Too many Consumer being denied access to their information, says ICO
Friday, February 17th, 2012
On 27 January 2012, the Information Commissioners, Christopher Graham, said that too many consumers were being denied the right to access information held about them by companies or public bodies. Read More
Health and Safety News – Severe Weather and Need to Check Risk Assessments
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
As severe weather warnings sweep the country, employers are being encouraged to double check their risk assessments.
And following an important decision by the High Court last year, there’s a reminder that risk analysis is not a question of dull probability and companies should use their most imaginative staff to dream up unlikely scenarios to protect employees. Read More
Employment Law News – Overtime and Opt-Outs
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
A bus driver who refused to sign a maximum 48 hour average working week opt-out under the Working Time Regulations did not suffer a detriment when he was subsequently refused the opportunity to be considered for overtime. Read More
Employment Solicitor Chester – Employment News – Court of Appeal Rules on Employer Vicarious Liability
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
The Court of Appeal has given further guidance on the circumstances in which an employer can be liable for wrongdoings committed by its employees in the course of their employment. Read More
Chester Specialist Wills and Probate Solicitors – Where there’s a will, there’s a way round care home fees
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Government plans to raise the proposed lifetime cap on care fee contributions by the elderly to £60,000 have been met with a storm of protest, but those who wish to provide for care in retirement are being encouraged to take steps to protect their assets now.