Massachusetts Malpractice Lawyers
a negligent act by a health-care provider that results in injury or death is termed as medical malpractice. a careless act is one where no reasonable health-care provider would have done the same thin......
California Contractor License Verification
the state of california is one of the largest and most prosperous states in the us. its popular cities and fast growing towns attract a lot of investments in new business ventures of all types ranging......
Massachusetts Mesothelioma Lawyers
mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer. in this disease, malignant (cancerous) cells develop in the mesotholium a protective lining that covers most of the bodys internal organs. people develop mesothe......
Employment Law - Equal Pay
the european court of justice (ecj) has handed down its decision in an important equal pay case, cadman v health and safety executive.in this case, mrs. cadman, a health and safety inspector in manche......
Massachusetts Asbestos Lawyers
asbestos is a fibrous form of several minerals and hydrous silicates of magnesium. asbestos is used in building-construction materials, textiles, missile and jet parts, tar compounds, paints and in fr......
Is Your Staff Handbook Contractual?
it is common practice for an employer to set out what they intend to be contractual terms in the contract of employment and the non-contractual policies and procedures in the staff handbook. the under......
Massachusetts Dog Bite Lawyers
there are about 60 million dogs in the united states, most of which are lovable pets. unfortunately, at times, these dogs can be ferocious and may bite. according to the centers for disease control th......
Disability Discrimination
do you have to pay disabled employees full pay when they are off sick?in a recent case the employment appeal tribunal (eat) considered whether an employer was required to maintain full pay for a disab......
Is There A Future For Rolled-Up Holiday Pay?
it is now well known that the working time regulations 1998 give workers in the uk the right to four weeks paid holiday each year. the european court of justice (ecj) has just given judgment in a case......
Are Your Part-Time Staff Entitled To Time Off In Lieu Of Bank Holidays?
this month we look at a difficult area for employers ?what bank holidays are your part-time employees entitled to? with two bank holidays in may, the employment appeal tribunal’s recent decision in mcm......