I’m the Executor of a will – what do I do?Being appointed the executor of a will can be a great honour. If the owner has stated in their will that they want you to have this responsibility, it is a sign of the trust they had in you. However, if you are named in the will as the executor, it… Jun 23 22June 23, 2022Article at Phew Conveyancing
How to Transfer a Property after the Death of the Owner?If you are reading this article, you have probably lost someone you know, perhaps close to you. In which case, we are sorry for your loss. But, on top of losing your loved one, you are now faced with the challenge of selling the property that they… May 31 22May 31, 2022Article at Phew Conveyancing
How should I choose a licensed conveyancer or a conveyancing solicitor?Most people don’t have much experience in dealing with licensed conveyancers or solicitors. So, in this article, we will look at things you should consider when choosing a conveyancer or solicitor to handle your conveyancing process. What’s the… May 26 22May 26, 2022Article at Phew Conveyancing
GOVERNMENT NAMES AND SHAMES EMPLOYERS NOT PAYING MINIMUM WAGEThe industry sectors with some of the worst compliance with National Minimum Wage (NMW) legislation are also the ones with relatively high numbers of staff on zero hours contracts. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)… Dec 09 21December 09, 2021Article at ZERO HOURS JUSTICE
Claudia Webbe Should Be in PrisonI’m just going to come outand say it: Claudia Webbe, the sitting Member of Parliament (MP) for Leicester East, deserves to be in prison. Last month, Webbe was convicted of harassment and subsequently shewas given a ten-week sentence, suspended for… Nov 09 21November 09, 2021Article at KJM Today
British Summer Time could affect zero hours workers' payFor zero hours workers, the clocks going forward could mean more than simply losing an hour's sleep. Twenty five percent of zero hours workers work during the night, including those in the care sector and the NHS, according to research previously… Mar 29 21March 29, 2021Article at ZERO HOURS JUSTICE
SUPREME COURT RULING ON UBER DRIVERS HIGHLIGHTS LACK OF LEGAL CERTAINTY IN EMPLOYMENT LAWThe UK Supreme Court’s ruling this month on the employment status of Uber drivers could offer a ray of hope for zero hours contract workers and casual workers. In the judgement, the court decided that Uber drivers were in fact workers, not… Feb 23 21February 23, 2021Article at ZERO HOURS JUSTICE
GOVERNMENT TRANSPORT BODIES TURN THEIR BACK ON ZERO HOURS CONTRACTSBy Pravin Jeyaraj The engineering magazine New Civil Engineer have reported that three major public sector organisations have introduced measures to make sure suppliers do not use zero hours contracts or, if absolutely necessary, use them… Feb 06 21February 06, 2021Article at ZERO HOURS JUSTICE
payment to self-isolate CAN HELP THOSE ON ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS, AS LONG AS THEY DON't FALL THROUGH THE CRACKSIt is fair that the government should pay people who are unable to work because they are being compelled to self-isolate after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace. However, the support payment of £500 may not be enough to cover the pay of those on… Sep 21 20September 21, 2020Article at ZERO HOURS JUSTICE
UK Lags behind australia in security for zero hours contract workersThe purported benefit of zero hours contracts, including casual work and bank contracts, is that they offer flexibility to both employers and workers. The employer only has to pay for work when there is actually work to be done. The worker has a… Jul 12 20July 12, 2020Article at ZERO HOURS JUSTICE
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO PROTECT ZERO HOURS CONTRACT WORKERS DURING CORONAVIRUS CRISIS - BUT IS IT ENOUGH?Zero Hours Justice welcomes the Government's plan to pay 80% of the salary of retained non-working employees of UK businesses suffering as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, up to £2500. But we are extremely concerned about the holes in this… Mar 22 20March 22, 2020Article at ZERO HOURS JUSTICE
coronavirus, zero hours contracts and rights to sick payCORONAVIRUS AND ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS – A DANGEROUS COMBINATION The sudden sweeping of the globe by the coronavirus highlights just how vulnerable workers on zero hours contracts are – and the potential danger for others. According to data provided by… Jan 03 20January 03, 2020Article at ZERO HOURS JUSTICE
Fair or Unfair?Dr Pravin Jeyaraj considers the matter of Parliamentary time and the Tory Conference. Yesterday, Parliament voted against a few days’ recess for the Conservative Party conference. The margin was tight, with 51% of the MPs present in favour of not… Sep 28 19September 28, 2019Article at KJM Today
Rubbish for Remain or Bins for Brexit? How the EU affects your garbageOne of the central arguments for people campaigning for the UK to leave the European Union is that outside the EU, Britain can makes its own decisions and thrive without laws being dictated from Brussels. While the debate is playing out between… Jun 13 16June 13, 2016Article at The Conversation
Videoconferencing cuts cost of international court casesThe courts are about to make wider use of videoconferencing in international trials. Pravin Jeyaraj. BT has set up a video link to allow witnesses in North America, South America and Australasia to give evidence in an ongoing fraud trial at Southwark… Apr 20 00April 20, 2000Article at Computer Weekly
