News
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Who is permitted to drive your vehicles?
Date: Monday 27 June 2016
There is occasionally a misconception amongst motor traders that a certificate of motor insurance permits any authorised driver to use any vehicle which is ,held in the policyholder&rsquo,s care, …
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Will leaving the EU change employment law?
Date: Monday 27 June 2016
It is very unlikely that the exit from the EU will cause widespread changes to employment law quickly, the majority of the employment law we have that comes ,from the EU will still form part of UK…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
When can an injured member of staff return to work
Date: Friday 10 June 2016
If a member of staff has been signed off from work for a number of weeks with an injury but wishes to return back to work before, what should you do? , Generally, before allowing a member of sta…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
"Non compete" clauses
Date: Thursday 12 May 2016
Lawgistics have recently highlighted some issues around "non compete" clauses in contracts of employment. In many employment contracts, the employer will insist on the need for restrictive covenants…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Biggest change in insurance contract law for over 100 years
Date: Thursday 12 May 2016
Lawgistics, the IAAF's legal service provider has issued guidance on The Insurance Act 2015 (the &lsquo,Act&rsquo,) which received Royal Assent on 12th February 2015 and will come into force on the 12…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Compassionate leave
Date: Monday 04 April 2016
Employees have no statutory right to compassionate leave, so a request can be refused. Although this is the legal position, it is often seen as being unfair. Employees are entitled to take a reason…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Drug Driving Laws
Date: Monday 04 April 2016
New drug driving laws came into effect on the 2nd March 2016.  ,They only apply to England and Wales and not to Scotland or Northern Ireland.  ,The Road Traffic Act 1988 has been amend…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Pulling a ‘Sickie’ May Be Gross Misconduct…
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2016
Employers occasionally suspect that an employee&rsquo,s illness is not genuine, or that the employee is malingering, but believe that there is little that can be ,done. In the case of Metroline …
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Horseplay in the workplace or Hammer it home
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2016
Recently, a court refused to allow an appeal by an employee who was hit on the head by a thrown hammer. He was denied compensation from the employer and as such put in an appeal. , In the case of…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Dealing with disability related absences
Date: Tuesday 09 February 2016
This is a common issue that arises in businesses up and down the country, long term sickness and potential disability discrimination.  ,When can an employer justifiably count a period absence attr…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
More rights for zero hour workers
Date: Tuesday 09 February 2016
Do you have any workers on a zero hours contract within your company? If so it is worth taking some time to check over their agreement and ensuring you are compliant with new developments on zero hour…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
IAAF says guilty verdict against Kia is a major victory for the Aftermarket
Date: Thursday 04 February 2016
At the end of last year the Supreme Court in Stockholm dismissed Kia Motor&rsquo,s petition to appeal against their conviction in December 2012 for breach of competition in the Swedish market on its 7…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Drink Driving – the morning after the night before
Date: Thursday 07 January 2016
Think!, the Department of Transport road safety website, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness regarding drink driving. No doubt during the festive period many alcoholic beverages were consum…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
The short-term right to reject under the Consumer Rights Act 2015
Date: Friday 06 November 2015
Following on from the last update about the short term right of consumers to reject goods, a question was received about who is responsible for getting the vehicle back to the dealer should a customer…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Date: Friday 30 October 2015
October 2015 brings the implementation of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 which will become the main piece of legislation on which consumers will be relying when buying a car, coming into force on 1st Oc…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Legal Update from Lawgistics
Date: Friday 30 October 2015
Lawgistics, providers of the IAAF legal helpline, have recently encountered a number of cases where proceedings have been issued incorrectly, generally seen in the individual's name rather than the Li…
![](/Content/site-images/Preview-no-image-news.png)
Displaying your Company name….What are you obligated to do?
Date: Thursday 29 October 2015
Lawgistics, providers of the IAAF legal helpline, have recently encountered a number of cases where proceedings have been issued incorrectly, generally seen in the individual's name rather than the Li…