Court considers the way in which jointly owned land is held
Many people hold land or property in joint names with one or more other person, be that a spouse, a relative, or a business partner. The land/property in question may be used for domestic/residential or for business purposes, and it’s important to know in which way it is held. A recent case examined this. Read our blog to find out more.
Data protection breach claims made after police pension statements sent to the wrong addresses
As FSB members you will all be aware of the importance of complying with data protection law. Failing to do so can lead to serious and expensive consequences. However a recent case involving the police did explore the law if there was no real evidence of any harm being done. Read our blog to find out more.
The Law of Bailment
Many people will not have heard of the law of bailment.In fact it covers a scenario we all encounter on an almost daily basis, where one party (the bailee) is in care and control of an item belonging to another (the bailor).A recent case looked at where liability lies if the items is damaged whilst in the other party’s custody. Read our blog to find out more.
Employers: Are you aware of the April 2024 changes?
2024 sees a flurry of legal changes that employers need to be aware of. Read our blog to for a summary of the employment changes that apply from April 2024.
The ICO has published new guidance for employers on sharing personal data in mental health emergencies
Employers may need to share information with emergency services or it may be appropriate to contact an employee’s next of kin where an employee suffers a medical health emergency at work. Read our blog for details of new guidance that has been published on how this should be done without breaching data protection legislation.
Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling that dismissal for sharing a racist joke not unfair
The Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that the dismissal of an employee for sharing a racist joke on a company intranet site was not unfair. Read our blog to find out more.
Employers’ duties to protect workers from work-related violence
There has been in increase in reports of incidents of abuse and violence against shop workers in recent years. What are employers’ legal responsibilities to protect staff? Read our blog to find out more.
Updated content on the FSB Legal and Business Hub
General business content:
Updated fact sheet guidance
- The Retail Sector (FS)
- The Motor Trade Sector (FS)
- The Hair and Beauty Sector (FS)
- The Restaurant/Cafe/Takeaway Sector (FS)
Updated templates
- B2C – Refusal of money off – Services
- B2C – Acceptance of money off – Services
- B2C – Refusal of repeat performance – Services
- B2C – Acceptance of repeat performance – Services
- B2B– Refusal of money off – Services
- B2B – Acceptance of money off – Services
- B2B – Refusal of repeat performance – Services
- B2B – Acceptance of repeat performance – Services
New template documents
- B2C – Request to Inspect – Services
- B2B – Request to Inspect – Services
- Notice of Forfeiture for Non-Payment of Rent
New fact sheet guidance
- The Sports Sector (FS)
- The Hospitality (Accommodation) Sector (FS)
- The Trades Sector (FS)
- The Professional Services Sector (FS)
- The Property Sector (FS)
- Franchising – Franchisor Checklist (FS)
New employment content
1. Template carer’s leave policy
2. Template carer’s leave form
3. Holiday for atypical workers flowchart and checklist
Updated employment content
1. Preventing illegal working – Fact sheet
2. Paternity leave and pay – Fact sheet
3. Adoption leave and pay – Fact sheet
4. Template paternity leave form
5. Template paternity leave policy
6. Template hybrid working policy
7. Template casual hours worker contract
8. Template contract of employment for zero hours employees