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Grange v Abellio London Ltd. This case was about workers’ entitlement to take at least 20 minutes’ rest break after six hours’ work. It looked at when an employer will, and will not, be said to have denied a worker that right.
McFarlane and another v easyJet Airline Company Ltd. This discrimination case involved two easyJet crew members who returned to work following maternity leave but who were still breastfeeding their children.
They requested an adjustment to their flying rosters so that they wouldn’t have to work longer than eight hours at a time (easyJet’s system was based on employees potentially working eight-hour, and possibly longer, days). That would allow them to express breast milk in between shifts. To not do so would increase their risk of getting mastitis – a painful condition often caused by the build-up of milk within the breast.
Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Ltd
After their works Christmas party at a golf club, some of the attendees decided to move on to a new venue. These included Mr Bellman (a manager) and company director, Mr Major.
At around 3am, Mr Major assaulted Mr Bellman. It led to a serious brain injury, and Mr Bellman went on to sue his employer.
Buying or selling a house is going to be the biggest financial transaction you are ever likely to make in your life. The emotional attachment to property that we have and the sums of money involved in selling and purchasing homes requires a comprehensive, professional and efficient conveyancing solicitors to handle the contractual details and financial implications.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated a well-known retailer after one of its workers, a 20 year old woman, sustained a crushing back injury and was paralysed by a 230kg roll cage containing paint. The incident happened over 3 years ago when the woman was working part time at a store whilst still continuing her education at university.
Hospitals are under increasing scrutiny after repeated medical errors appear in the press a lot these days, particularly as some NHS Trust’s appear to be stretched to the limit with the number of patients being admitted this time of year.
A woman who is unable to close her eyes after cosmetic eye surgery went wrong, has received a letter from the cosmetic clinic’s solicitors to advise her not to contact anyone including her MP and talk about her experience.