The storms that have battered the UK today (October 28) have caused widespread disruption, with a huge number of workers unable to get to work because of train suspension and chaotic driving conditions. However, many employers have no idea where they stand legally if employees cannot make it into work.
Boundary Disputes Lead to Fence Fury
If compiling a dictionary of modern phrases describing agitated states of mind, one could certainly add ‘fence fury’ to ‘road rage’, as the humble fence certainly seems to provoke a heightened state of emotion in otherwise gentle folk.
Christian Careworker’s Case In Court of Appeal
A Christian woman who says she was forced to give up her job because her employer declined her request not to work on Sundays has taken her case to the Court of Appeal.
European Court Rules That Woman Must Be Paid Compensation
The UK Government has been ordered by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to pay compensation to a severely disabled British woman with Downs syndrome for detaining her illegally.
Data Privacy Rules Strengthened
The European Parliament voted yesterday (Monday 21 October) to strengthen Europe’s data protection laws, including plans to impose fines of up to £84.7m on companies if they break the rules.