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Worker Who Fell Through Caravan Roof Compensated

A man who fell through the roof of a caravan on his first day working for his employer has received compensation for the injuries he suffered. The man had previously worked for another caravan manufacturer and had been used to walking on the roofs of...
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Local Authority Reprimanded After Data Protection Breach

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to a local authority in respect of a breach of Article 5(1)(f) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation. The local authority had included a spreadsheet in its response to a Freedom of...
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Man Awarded Costs Against Brother in Will Dispute Case

A man who successfully challenged his mother's final will is likely to recover the lion's share of his legal costs after the High Court ruled that his brother, who attempted to uphold the will's validity, should pay his costs on the indemnity basis . In...
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Settlement for Passenger Severely Injured in Head-On Crash

A man who suffered life-changing injuries in a road traffic accident has obtained a seven-figure compensation settlement. The man was travelling in the front passenger seat of a car when it was involved in a head-on collision. He sustained serious injuries,...
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New Personal Injury Discount Rate Announced

Following a review conducted this year, the Lord Chancellor has announced that the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) in England and Wales will increase from -0.25 per cent to +0.5 per cent with effect from 11 January 2025. The PIDR is used in serious...
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HSE Publishes Ill Health and Injury Statistics for 2023/24

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual statistics on ill health and injuries in the workplace for the year 2023/24. The number of employees who reported suffering from work-related ill health was 1.7 million. This is broadly...
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Right to Manage Application Invalid, FTT Rules

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 gives leaseholders the right, under certain conditions, to take over the management of the building they live in. When attempting to exercise this right, however, it is vital to comply with the requirements set...
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Christmas parties

We couldn’t let the festive season pass us by without our annual Christmas party reminder. Most employers will be aware that work parties like all work-based social events are an extension of the workplace.  This means that any issues arising at...
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Former Soldier Secures Damages for Hearing Loss

A man who sustained damage to his hearing as a result of exposure to noise during his time in the Army has received a substantial settlement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The man, now 38, served in the Army from 2003 to 2010. Despite regularly being...
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Employers urged to tighten up on anti-slavery measures

A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices. Sixteen vulnerable...
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