Insights

6th February 2018

In this article, we consider the case of Crawford v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd in which the EAT held that compensatory rest must, as far as possible, amount to a single break from work that lasts at least 20 minutes. It was important that, during the rest period, the worker was free from work.

6th February 2018

In this article Steve Conlay looks at a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case regarding non-renewal of fixed term contracts

6th February 2018

In this article, Heyma Holmes reviews the recent case of López Ribalda and others v Spain whereby the European Court of Human Rights held that a Spanish employer's decision to install hidden video cameras to monitor theft violated the employees’ privacy rights.

6th February 2018

With GDPR coming into force on 25 May 2018, Sarah Lee considers what employers really need to know about the changes and what the HR implications are of getting this wrong.

1st February 2018

Shanade Smith, a trainee in BPE’s Commercial team, reviewing a recent case relating to trade mark infringement and considering what steps to take to avoid falling foul to such action.

30th January 2018

As the effects of Carillion’s liquidation ripple outwards, it is highly likely that this will lead to disputes about the ownership of materials.