Disney has come under fire for arguing that a widower whose wife tragically died after suffering a severe allergic reaction at a Walt Disney World restaurant cannot pursue legal action against the company because he had previously signed up for a free trial of Disney’s streaming service, Disney+. Kanokporn Tangsuan, a 42-year-old medical doctor, died […]
The main provisions of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and the Code of Practice on Fair and Transparent Distribution of Tips come into force on 1 October 2024. There have been concerns that some employers make deductions from tips, for example, for “administrative fees,” or retain a proportion of tips. Under the Act, […]
BBC Director General Tim Davie has faced tough questions about his handling of the Huw Edwards investigation. Among the points raised by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy were why Mr Edwards was not dismissed upon the BBC learning of his arrest and why he received a pay rise during this period. A recent tribunal ruling has […]
Americans residing and working in the UK might face increased tax rates due to outcomes from the UK general election and the US presidential election this November. Alex Straight, a Partner at Blick Rothenberg, a British audit, tax, and business advisory firm, and spokesperson for the firm’s international group, highlighted, “For Americans, this is the […]
The band formerly known as Easy Life has rebranded as Hard Life following a legal dispute with EasyGroup, the brand owners of airline EasyJet. The Leicester-based indie band, formed in 2017, made the announcement alongside the release of their new single, “Tears.” Frontman Murray Matravers expressed his frustration with the legal battle, describing it as […]
A Scottish woman, Fiona Harvey, is suing Netflix for defamation, negligence, and privacy violations, claiming that the character Martha in the hit drama Baby Reindeer is based on her. Harvey’s lawsuit, filed in a California court, seeks over $170 million (£132 million) in damages, alleging that Netflix broadcast “brutal lies” about her to over 50 […]
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched a new code of conduct aimed at promoting ethical behaviour among business leaders, in an effort to restore public trust following several high-profile corporate scandals. Referred to as the “bosses’ union,” the IoD has created this guidance to help rebuild the reputation of business and instil ethical practices […]
Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, has confirmed “unauthorised activity” on its database following claims by the hacking group ShinyHunters that they have stolen the personal details of 560 million customers. The compromised data reportedly includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card details of Ticketmaster users worldwide. ShinyHunters, the group behind the breach, is […]
When considering possible exit routes for your business, selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can have several benefits, but a word of caution, this is not an exit route that can just be unilaterally imposed on your management team. I recently met with a business owner who had decided that sale to an EOT […]
It is being predicted that there will be a huge upsurge in parents starting work early under new Flexible Working laws. The law change, which comes into effect on April 6, will require that employers consider employee requests for flexible working in good faith and consult with them on how they might be able to […]