Cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type with more than 3.3 million unmarried couples living together in the UK. Hannah Sims, a solicitor in our family team, explains the dangers of the misconception of the common law spouse.
The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has the discretion to discharge or modify restrictive covenants on specified grounds. The case of Barter Re Ivy House offers an interesting insight into the treatment by the Tribunal of recently imposed covenants.
Pensions often become a very important factor in divorce proceedings. This guide summarises the issues involved and the approach taken by the courts in striving to achieve fairness between the divorcing couple.
Ian Machray considers an important Court of Appeal decision which has implications on how easy it is for employees to prove discrimination claims
David Clay reports on a European case which could trigger a new wave of holiday pay litigation by individuals claiming worker status.
David Clay discusses whether a faith school’s policy of segregating girls and boys amounts to direct discrimination.
We explain a recent case in the European courts which considered whether a minimum height requirement was indirect sex discrimination.
We report on the failed Uber appeal over the employment status of their drivers and the legal consequences
Ian Machray explores whether dismissing an employee for failing to provide evidence of a right to work in the UK can be a fair decision.
We explore the new Acas guidelines on improving mental health in the workplace.
We report on whether workers should be protected against dismissal from the moment they are pregnant.
Ian Machray reports on whether a dismissal can be unfair due to a disciplinary investigation being too thorough.