Can the directors of a limited company be personally liable for the company’s breaches of an employment contract with its employees? Kuldeep S. Clair looks at an interesting recent case: The basic principle is that the company is a legally distinct and separate entity from those individuals that own and direct the company. That
Kuldeep S. Clair dealt with a case over the past ten months, which just ended recently, where we achieved the best possible result for our client. Our client owned a car-washing business, a trade which admittedly is notorious for unsavory practices, payment of below-minimum-wage rates for workers, and breach of working time regulations. HMRC carried
How important is a proper investigation after an allegation of misconduct? Kuldeep S. Clair offers his views: In employment cases it is generally crucial for there to be a fair investigation before an employee is dismissed for an allegation of misconduct. All relevant evidence must be heard. The employer must show that he has not