Enero Logistics Ltd – the Law for Operators on Agency Drivers
At one time or another, many transport companies need to rely on the services provided by agency drivers, to best cope with sudden fluctuations in demand or to fill driver shortages. This allows for the undisrupted continuation of services by these organisations.
by Emma Pelly
Are you Up To Date with the Guidance on Right to Work Checks?
In August 2023, it was announced that from 2024 the penalties imposed on employers who are found to be employing people who do not have a right to work in the UK would be tripled, in an effort to curb this “black-market” practice and raise the disincentives for people to come to the UK to live and work illegally.
by Emma Pelly
End of the Covid-19 Furlough Scheme and the Impact on Business
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) set up earlier in 2020 will be wound down by the Chancellor by October 2020. From 1st July 2020, employers have been able to implement flexible furlough arrangements including part-time arrangements.
by Emma Pelly
The Supreme Court – Uber BV and others vs. Aslam and Others
This case which has just been heard by The Supreme Court will decide and hopefully clarify some of the issues around the status of 3rd-party contractors and whether they are contractors or whether they are workers.
by Emma Pelly
Virtual Training Providers – Latest update to Traffic Commissioner COVID-19 Guidance
Another update to the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s COVID-19 guidance to goods and passenger vehicle operators has been published, with the new version of the document being uploaded on 14th May 2020.
by Emma Pelly
Latest Update to Traffic Commissioner Covid-19 Guidance – 11th May 2020
This new update focusses on two primary areas – first, a change in relation to the position that the DVSA vehicle examiners are adopting when it comes to the issue of roadworthiness prohibitions – and second, the latest in relation to the position the OTC itself is adopting on Public Inquiries.
by Emma Pelly
6th April 2020 – Latest Update to Traffic Commissioner COVID-19 Guidance
Once again, the Senior Traffic Commissioner has updated his guidance to goods and passenger vehicle operators, with the latest update being issued on 6th April 2020.
by Emma Pelly
Employment Law Update – March 2020
The following updates to Employment Law should be noted for both employers and employees alike.
by Emma Pelly
Transport Management and Continuing Professional Development
The completion of a set number of CPD hours every year can be a stipulated requirement. Lawyers, doctors and accountants must all expect to have to keep on learning throughout their careers.
by Emma Pelly
BREXIT – How will Article 50 affect the Transport Sector?
The UK government has yet to decide exactly when the UK will part company with the EU and the basis upon which they do so (and whether or not a ‘so-called deal’ is actually done) is still a long way down the road.
by substance
HR Health Check – could your business do with some help?
There are so many things to do when running a business, and with a transport business there are a whole heap of other rules and regulations to keep up to date on and on top of.
by substance
Employed or Not Employed – Is That The Question?
Recently a plumber won a legal battle for working rights in the latest of what has been a spate of court rulings over freelance operations in the modern workplace.
by substance
Enero Logistics Ltd – the Law for Operators on Agency Drivers
At one time or another, many transport companies need to rely on the services provided by agency drivers, to best cope with sudden fluctuations in demand or to fill driver shortages. This allows for the undisrupted continuation of services by these organisations.
by Emma Pelly
Are you Up To Date with the Guidance on Right to Work Checks?
In August 2023, it was announced that from 2024 the penalties imposed on employers who are found to be employing people who do not have a right to work in the UK would be tripled, in an effort to curb this “black-market” practice and raise the disincentives for people to come to the UK to live and work illegally.
by Emma Pelly
End of the Covid-19 Furlough Scheme and the Impact on Business
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) set up earlier in 2020 will be wound down by the Chancellor by October 2020. From 1st July 2020, employers have been able to implement flexible furlough arrangements including part-time arrangements.
by Emma Pelly
The Supreme Court – Uber BV and others vs. Aslam and Others
This case which has just been heard by The Supreme Court will decide and hopefully clarify some of the issues around the status of 3rd-party contractors and whether they are contractors or whether they are workers.
by Emma Pelly
Virtual Training Providers – Latest update to Traffic Commissioner COVID-19 Guidance
Another update to the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s COVID-19 guidance to goods and passenger vehicle operators has been published, with the new version of the document being uploaded on 14th May 2020.
by Emma Pelly
Latest Update to Traffic Commissioner Covid-19 Guidance – 11th May 2020
This new update focusses on two primary areas – first, a change in relation to the position that the DVSA vehicle examiners are adopting when it comes to the issue of roadworthiness prohibitions – and second, the latest in relation to the position the OTC itself is adopting on Public Inquiries.
by Emma Pelly
6th April 2020 – Latest Update to Traffic Commissioner COVID-19 Guidance
Once again, the Senior Traffic Commissioner has updated his guidance to goods and passenger vehicle operators, with the latest update being issued on 6th April 2020.
by Emma Pelly
Employment Law Update – March 2020
The following updates to Employment Law should be noted for both employers and employees alike.
by Emma Pelly
Transport Management and Continuing Professional Development
The completion of a set number of CPD hours every year can be a stipulated requirement. Lawyers, doctors and accountants must all expect to have to keep on learning throughout their careers.
by Emma Pelly
BREXIT – How will Article 50 affect the Transport Sector?
The UK government has yet to decide exactly when the UK will part company with the EU and the basis upon which they do so (and whether or not a ‘so-called deal’ is actually done) is still a long way down the road.
by substance
HR Health Check – could your business do with some help?
There are so many things to do when running a business, and with a transport business there are a whole heap of other rules and regulations to keep up to date on and on top of.
by substance
Employed or Not Employed – Is That The Question?
Recently a plumber won a legal battle for working rights in the latest of what has been a spate of court rulings over freelance operations in the modern workplace.
by substance