Haworth & Lees Solicitors are a firm specialising in all matters commercial that will be of assistance to any small or medium sized enterprise. Most business are experts in providing goods or services according to their skills, experience and interests. We are no different at Haworth & Lees because even though we are a firm [...]
The Equality Act 2010 – Disability Discrimination Asking questions of a prospective employee seems reasonable however according to the Daily Telegraph nearly two thirds of companies have admitted they ask candidates about their health prior to a job offer despite the practice becoming illegal from the 1st October 2010. During recruitment exercises, section 60 of [...]
Whiplash is caused by immediate impact to the soft tissue surrounding the neck and spine. These soft tissues can be torn, ripped, or stretched in opposing directions suddenly. This is similar to the action of a whip, consequently giving the term whiplash. Whiplash injuries can be sustained from sports, such as boxing, football, martial arts, [...]
If you can answer “yes” to these three questions you may be able to claim compensation: Did the accident occur in the last three years? Were the injuries you received serious enough for you to have required medical attention, either in hospital or with your GP? Do you think someone else might be to blame [...]
The period of time during which a party may bring a civil action for damages for personal injury in England and Wales is limited by statute known as the Limitation Act 1980. The basic rule is that proceedings must be issued at court within 3 yearsof the Claimants injury or date of knowledge. There are however [...]
This is a question frequently asked particularly in difficult financial times. Simply put it is illegal to sack an employee just because they made a claim for compensation. All employers are legally required to have indemnity insurance. A claim for compensation will not financially effect the business as it is the employers liability insurers who [...]
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