Articles & Blogs

Passport

The Employment Implications (or Lack Thereof) of Abuse of Migrant Workers

25th Sep 2017

With the impending exit from the European Union, mistreatment on grounds of immigration status will become even more far reaching and provide an unfair technical defence to many unscrupulous employers.

Passport

Taxi

An Uber Decision On Workers' Rights

11th Sep 2017

This is a very important decision for any person who works in this type of job, whether or not any contract specifies that you are self-employed.

Taxi

Workers

Things You Need To Know About Worker Status

24th Aug 2017

The distinction between a contract for services (employment contract) and a contract of services (self-employed contract) has been the subject of much litigation over the years.

Workers

Holiday

Holiday Pay Revisited: Employers Must Pay Commission

15th Aug 2017

Are you paying commission as part of holiday pay? The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that employers have to pay it, following the long-running case of Lock v British Gas Trading Ltd.

Holiday

City

What Impact Will Brexit Have On Employment Law?

25th Jul 2017

Brexit (along with Donald Trump) remains the most topical headline in the news. I have yet to watch a BBC breakfast show that doesn’t mention the word Brexit (or Donald Trump come to think of it). But most business owners and employees are concerned about the impact Brexit will have on employment rights.

City

Clipboard

Is your employer treating you unfairly?

19th Jul 2017

A significant number of employees feel badly treated by their employer. This can be for various reasons - an overly aggressive manager, lack of support, problems with pay, discrimination and unfair dismissal. The trouble is that many employees are put off taking action to address the situation.

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Wedding

Pre-Nuptial Agreements - Be Prepared

17th Oct 2016

How many stories have you heard about someone who did very badly on the finances in a divorce or a separation? You might not have heard all the details but many of us know people who feel very hard done by in the family justice system. There is a way to minimise the chance of this happening to you.

Wedding

Easyjet

Sex Discrimination Claims

7th Oct 2016

All employers have a duty to treat employees equally regardless of gender. Most of the time this is fairly simple. A man and woman doing the same work should receive the same pay for example and most companies manage to avoid this kind of direct discrimination. However, a recent case involving the EasyJet airline shows that there are traps for unwary employers which can have a discriminatory effect upon their staff.

Easyjet

Will

Will Aid

30th Sep 2016

Every year dozens of charities depend for their survival on bequests made in wills. Once again Gales are proud to be taking part in the annual 'Will Aid' month. Throughout the month of November we will be offering free wills to those who qualify for 'Will Aid.'

Will

Flats

Landlords - Obligations for new Landlords

19th Sep 2016

The new University term has begun and with it comes an influx of new tenants across Bournemouth. With a new tenant comes a long list of responsibilities and it is all too easy to miss these.

Flats

Book

Deputyship

7th Oct 2015

What happens when an individual loses mental capacity and is unable to manage his or her own affairs?

Book

Couple

Moving in Together

7th Oct 2015

Unfortunately most cohabiting couples have no idea what their rights are.

Couple