The dangers of office ‘banter’

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The legal dangers of making what might be regarded as ‘sexist’ remarks in the workplace are greater than ever before, following changes to the law that came into force 6 April 2008 Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act now mean, for example, that men who are offended by a sexist joke or banter at … Read more

What are your rights if your flight is cancelled?

With the summer holiday season fast approaching, the recent chaos at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 has caused many would-be travellers to seek clear information on the compensation they are due in the event of a cancellation or excessive delay. Fortunately, legislation called the European Union Denied Boarding Regulation is there to protect anyone departing from an … Read more

The Unnecessary Costs of Fines

Anyone who has been penalised for speeding or being late posting their tax return has suffered the consequences of a fine. Global software giant Microsoft has just been hit by a staggering pentalty of $1.4 billion (£680.9 million) for defying earlier sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour. Last year similar fines were made against … Read more

Can You Sue The Taxman For Losing Your Data?

Anyone who believes they have lost money directly because of the recent ‘loss’ by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of the personal details of up to 25 million Child Benefit claimants may have a case to take legal action against the Taxman. To have a chance of bringing a case to court, you must be … Read more

Why You Need To Know About The Ombudsman

The services offered by the Ombudsmen exist to provide people who have complaints against business or government departments with a free, impartial and independent alternative to Court proceedings. It is always important that individuals/businesses understand the role of the Ombudsman in the event of a complaint that leads to an investigation. Today in the UK, … Read more

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