New Employment Obligation A new obligation on employers to prevent sexual harassment comes into force this year. Our Head of Employment, Iain Jenkins, looks at the implications. A new law on the prevention of sexual harassment will come into force in October this year. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Act makes changes to…
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Yorkshire’s Finest Young People Shine at Awards
Yorkshire's Finest Young People Shine at Awards Outstanding talent and incredible courage were the hallmarks of the winners of last night’s 29th Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards, sponsored by McCormicks Solicitors. A Sherburn-in-Elmet teenager who persuaded a man not to jump from a bridge in York was among the youngsters presented with trophies in front of…
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More Recognition for Practice
More Recognition for Practice McCormicks Solicitors has won more recognition in a leading guide to the legal profession. The firm is ranked for its expertise in Sport law and Agriculture and Rural Affairs in the latest edition of Chambers UK. Senior Partner Peter McCormick OBE is also listed as an Eminent Practitioner in both disciplines.…
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Vicarious Liability
Vicarious Liability Background Employers might find it strange that they could be liable for the acts of an employee which were well outside the terms of a job description, for example, where a third party suffers injury or harm as a result of an assault. This is known as vicarious liability and it has been…
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