As I was searching for things to blog on I came across this, it brought a smile to my face and I thought I would share it with you.

I came across this story today and really can not believe it. Lynne Dawson, had taken a career break to raise her two children while engineer husband Anthony brought in an income. But now daughters Deanna, six, and Keira, three, are … Continue reading →

One of  the country’s largest cities is about to undergo a real transformation.  Soon Nottingham’s  Old Market Square will be turned into the biggest man-made beach ever seen in the UK, complete with a giant paddling pool, Punch and Judy shows and deck … Continue reading →

I came across this story today and thought I would share it with you. It had been reported that around 1,700 civil servants whose jobs have been abolished are still on the public payroll because their ‘gold-plated’ redundancy deals make them too costly to sack. … Continue reading →

Saw this wonderful picture online and just had to share it with you ……..!!

  According to research out today, students starting university this September will graduate with debts of up to £23,000. Furthermore, the Office of National Statistics have reported that unemployment now stands at more than 7%. The sky is grey for … Continue reading →

  According to research out today, students starting university this September will graduate with debts of up to £23,000. Furthermore, the Office of National Statistics have reported that unemployment now stands at more than 7%. The sky is grey for … Continue reading →

This was a trial that was shown last night and had me in stitches.  If you have a few moments to spare indulge yourself and have a giggle!! I\’m a Celebrity

It has been reported that one of the first things the new government plans to do is abolish the Id cards and associated register.  Once this is in place it will invalidate all existing cards, all of those people that … Continue reading →

Mama Mia, Ouch!

…… then could I recommend the recession blocker site as it blocks out all those nasty words like crash, recession, credit crunch, slump, 1929, depression, crash and so on. See an example of the fine work it is doing in … Continue reading →

…… then could I recommend the recession blocker site as it blocks out all those nasty words like crash, recession, credit crunch, slump, 1929, depression, crash and so on. See an example of the fine work it is doing in … Continue reading →

When determining whether a contract of employment is illegal the question is exactly that – is the contract legal or not and factors such as the reasonableness of the employer’s belief that the contract is illegal and concern of exposure … Continue reading →

A quetion we are sometimes asked is whether an employee who is remanded in custody, pending trial, is entitled to wages. The EAT in Burns v Santander PLC take the common sense view that being remanded in custody is an … Continue reading →

…a dose of the killers at max volume is a great pick you up!

This statue is akin to erecting a statue to a Captain of Industry fired for gross misconduct. See it here.

The increasing rivalry between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton is not only making the front pages but also seems to be giving their boss, Ron Dennis, McLaren Mercedes Team Principal, a bit of a headache. I can hardly say I’m … Continue reading →

Australian style !

Having just come back from a fortnight in India, you might be interested in some observations about the country. Firstly regard for Health and Safety seems non existent. Secondly there is no shortage of available labour. It was usual to … Continue reading →

The best opening sentence in an EAT decision that I’ve read for a very long time.

Bungay and Paul v Saini and Chandel is a salient reminder that individuals can be liable for acts of discrimination. In this case the employers went into administration leaving the individual committe members holding the baby – in this case … Continue reading →

The issue that the EAT had to grapple with in HSBC and Gillespie is how far should a Tribunal look into the background evidence of discrimination. In this case Ms Gillespie complained of acts of discrimination that are alleged to … Continue reading →

Even if he won (and that’s a very big if), how can the Tribunal compensate someone who is not able to work for at least the next 15 years?

….earning £450,000.00

Sir Alex Ferguson has announced that Man Utd and its prize asset, Wayne Rooney, could be parting company. The fracture between a firm and its star, maverick employee is a scenario familiar to many workplaces. So how should a boss … Continue reading →

This interesting article caught my eye earlier today.  There has always been a lot of debate over whether we are alone in this universe or if there are other life forms out there?  I, for one,  believe there are as in … Continue reading →

 I think this poor lady could do with a bit of our help!!

As job offers go, it takes some beating.  One of the biggest accountancy firms in the world is offering school-leavers the chance to study at Durham University for free, with free accommodation.  An unexpected bonus is a £20,000-a-year salary, rising … Continue reading →

Conchita, the Chihuahua,  took regular spas, had full-time staff, its own wardrobe and was showered with diamonds.  Now that her owner has died, she, along with two other dogs, will still live the life she has been  used to thanks to … Continue reading →

It has been reported today that Public sector employee’s work nine years less than those in the Private sector but get 30 per cent more pay, also they get better pensions, shorter hours and earlier retirement! Read more here

The X Factor finals are here again!!  In most houses around the country you are either a Strictly Come Dancing  or an X Factor fan and our house in no exception.    We are fans of the X Factor and … Continue reading →