• 21 April 2011
• Employment

1/3 of employees misuse company email

According to a survey completed by Lightningtools.com almost a third (32%) of respondents felt that they had used their company email for inappropriate activities.

• 13 August 2010
• Commercial Real Estate

Surrendering leases by operation of law

If a tenant wishes to surrender its lease (i.e. give its interest back to the landlord)  it can do so by 'express surrender' or 'operation of law'.

• 11 July 2010
• Employment

Beware of the fake fit note!

Just 2 months after they were introduced by the Government in an attempt to combat sickness absence, it appears that the fit new note is open to misuse. 

• 07 May 2010
• Employment

Retirement policy for football referees falls foul of the Age Regulations

In Martin and others v Professional Game Match Officials Ltd, an employment tribunal has found that a policy of retiring football assistant referees at age 48 constitutes direct age discrimination that cannot be justified.