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“Recklessness” under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

The High Court has clarified the elements of the offence of reckless conduct in the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

When is someone ‘at work’ under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

The High Court has confirmed that to be ‘at work’ for the purposes of the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), a link between the particular activity undertaken and the work of the PCBU is required. If that link is established, any person engaged in the activity will be 'at work' for the purposes of the HSWA.

18.02.2021 Posted in Business Advice & Health & Safety Law

English Supreme Court clarifies approach to determining the governing law of an international arbitration agreement

The English Supreme Court has recently clarified how the governing law of an arbitration agreement should be determined, where the agreement lacks an express choice of law provision. In an area of l...

18.02.2021 Posted in Litigation & Dispute Resolution & Maritime Law & Trade and Commodities

The High Court clarifies the liability of ‘officers’ under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

The High Court has clarified the due diligence duty imposed on ‘officers’ of a PCBU. Due diligence is not limited to obligations of governance, but will depend on the nature of the PCBU and the role the officer occupies in it.

17.02.2021 Posted in Business Advice & Health & Safety Law

Employment Law Considerations for Buying or Selling a Business

The people in a business often make the business, so if you are planning to buy or sell a business, it is important that you understand your employment law obligations in relation to employees.

17.02.2021 Posted in Business Advice & Employment Law

Construction Contracts Act Enforcement Costs

Cubo Projects Ltd v S&S Import Solutions Ltd

17.02.2021 Posted in Construction Law

Employment Court Deems Uber Driver a Contractor

Although immensely popular due to its user friendly interface and low prices, the Uber Group is facing challenges to its business model worldwide. Issues about the rights of Uber’s drivers have be...

12.02.2021 Posted in Business Advice & Employment Law

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