Access to Justice Restricted
Over the last couple of years I have on many occasions dealt with changes in the law which were either designed to, or have had the effect of reducing access to justice. There is yet another change which will possibly come into force on the 9th March which will again restrict access to justice for individuals and…
Employment law guide to avoiding Christmas party pitfalls
The office Christmas party has been a tradition for decades now – and as fun as they can be, they also present problems for employers. When alcohol and the festive spirit mix, behaviour can sometimes go too far and – contrary to popular belief, an employer can still be deemed responsible for what goes on…
Managing social media – DMA Law’s guide for businesses
Social media is changing the way people and businesses communicate at such a pace that it has created a number of challenges for employers – and for the legal system. Facebook was founded over 10 years ago now, and since February 2004 has pervaded our lives to the extent that a staggering number of people…