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In our latest case study, we sat down with Robert Weeden, Principal Partner at Express Solicitors, to discuss the case of an HGV driver who was injured while at work and was forced to change career. He shares the background of the accident, highlights the importance of understanding your employee rights, and explores the role of interim payments in aiding rehabilitation. #Law #CaseStudy https://lnkd.in/eequvJb5

Courts analyzing FLSA misclassification claims have expected employers to have an understanding of their exempt employees’ actual job duties. The Fourth Circuit recently upheld an award of liquidated damages under the FLSA because the evidence showed that "defendants had only an ‘aspirational’ and not a ‘concrete’ sense of what their sales representatives did.” Job duties of exempt employees can evolve over time. Employers should periodically review their worker classifications. #FLSA #wagesandsalaries #transportation #logisticsmanagement

Ever heard the myths about 'No Win No Fee' in employment law? Ambulance chasers, money-grabbing tales – let's debunk them together! At Sacked Kiwi, we're on a mission to make justice accessible without the hefty price tag. Join the conversation and read our article here: https://lnkd.in/gRstsFgq #NoWinNoFee #EmploymentLawMyths

We are currently seeing an increase in Employment Tribunal cases involving reasonable adjustments, but what are they and what do businesses need to do to avoid a case themselves? In the case of Withers v Halfords, it was found that reasonable adjustments were not put into place despite being recommended. The claimant was awarded nearly £25,000 in compensation due to the seriousness of the treatment of the claimant. We always say to our clients that these situations can easily be avoided with the right advice and medical expert opinion. Employers may think their comments or actions are innocent, but they can cause things to escalate quickly and can cost them dearly. The scary thing is that most say to us that it will "never happen to their business" we've sadly seen it happen to too many, some businesses didn't survive. That is how much of an impact these cases can have. If you need support with any HR issues contact Natalie or Faye on 01327 640070 or email [email protected]. #employmentlaw #tribunal #business #smallbusiness

Security company refused Labour Hire Licence. In this case should the concerns of the Labour Hire Authority in regards to how this company conducts itself be referred to The Security and Licensing Division of Victoria Police? #security #vicpol #regulation #securitycompnaies #ASIAL #ASIS #labourhireauthority #labourhirelicence. #ausbiz #securityservices #entitlements #securityindustry

👮♂️ New wage theft laws drop on 1 January 2025 and the penalties for deliberate underpayment of wages will be extreme (up to 10 years in prison) for CEOs, Finance Managers, HR, Board members or others involved in deliberate wage theft. My article in HR Leader today! #wagetheft #underpayment #wages #audit #penalty #Dentons

Fees to be reintroduced for bringing claims in the employment tribunals? In a consultation published today, the MoJ has proposed to introduce a £55 issue fee for any claimant bringing a claim to the ET. This fee would cover the entire journey of a claim in an ET and it is not proposed any separate hearing fee be required. There are certain exceptions to this, including where individuals have to bring proceedings to evidence their right to a payment from the National Insurance Fund (for individuals seeking redundancy payments in insolvency settings). We've been here before, but unlike the previous fees regime which was found to be unlawful (and ended in 2017), this proposal envisages fees at a much lower level. Whilst this might make certain claimants think twice before issuing proceedings, by and large it seems unlikely to entirely dissuade individuals with legitimate claims from bringing them. This consultation will run from today until 25 March 2024. There's no indication on timescales for publishing any responses or introducing these fees, but this is certainly an area to watch! #employmentlaw #employmenttribunal #fees

Protecting railroad workers' rights and seeking justice through the Federal Employment Liability Act (FELA) is a national law that ensures compensation for those injured or killed while working on railroads involved in interstate commerce. Don't underestimate your rights. Click below to learn more. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXsBsASi #stevefoleylawfirm #newyorklawyer #personalinjurylawyer #freeconsultation #buffalonylawyers #syracusenylawyers #rochesternylawyers #albanynylawyers #attorneystevefoley #stevefoleylaw #trustedattorney #newyorklaw #lawyersofinstagram #lawyers #attorneys #attorneyatlaw #blogger

Employers beware! Falsification of a Record of Employment can cost you up to $12,000 or the total of claimant penalties in collusion cases. Corporate directors or officers who make false statements while acting for an employer can also be penalized for fraud and held liable to pay if the corporation cannot pay the penalty. Stay on the right side of the law and ensure your records are accurate. #employmentlaw #fraudprevention Reference: Rick Engel, Severance Packages and the Employment Insurance Act, 2002 Current Issues in Employment Law Law Society of Saskatchewan, Continuing Professional Development, 2002 CanLIIDocs 527, <https://canlii.ca/t/tcbc>, retrieved on 2024-04-05