Insights from Brachers

Mesothelioma/asbestos compensation- Supreme Court increases compensation for victims’ dependents

Dependents of victims of mesothelioma and other fatal accidents/diseases should see their compensation increased. This follows the Supreme Court’s decision…

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Discontinuing childcare vouchers during maternity leave was not discriminatory

Discontinuing childcare vouchers during maternity leave was not discriminatory

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At last, a common sense approach to application of NICE guidelines

The recently decided case of Darnley v Croydon Healthcare Services & NHST will come as a welcome relief for those…

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Mohamud -v- WM Morrisons Supermarkets PLC – A Landmark decision on Vicarious Liability

When the Court of Appeal held that Morrisons were not vicariously liable for an assault committed by one of its…

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H&S Sector

Lifting heavy weights as part of warehouse work can be “normal day to day activities”

Lifting heavy weights as part of warehouse work can be “normal day to day activities” when looking at whether an…

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Probate fact sheet

When someone dies they leave an estate which needs to be administered and eventually passed on to beneficiaries. This process…

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Mesothelioma asbestos compensation for electrician’s widow

George from Rochester tragically died of mesothelioma due to his asbestos exposure following over 40 years working for Seeboard as…

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The National Living Wage will apply to workers aged over 25 years from 1 April 2016

This will be introduced by way of The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2016. 

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Employment & HR for GPs Team Experience

Our Employment team is led by Catherine Daw and has considerable experience in dealing with GP and healthcare related employment…

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A ‘tree-mendous’ effort from Brachers staff

Staff at Brachers have embraced the spirit of giving, donating Christmas presents for local children.

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Farms and fire safety

All businesses are subject to legislation designed to protect the safety of their employees. Much of the law in this…

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Court of Appeal upholds duty to make reasonable adjustments

The Court of Appeal has held that employers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments.

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