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Directors could face £500,000 fines over nuisance calls

Company directors could be held personally liable for nuisance calls and face fines of up to £500,000 under tough new measures being put forward by the government.

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Sub-contractor wins dispute over payment of £388k

A sub-contractor has won its battle to force a developer to pay more than £388,000 for work carried on a major project.

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Hermes drivers are ‘workers, not self-employed contractors

An employment tribunal has ruled that drivers with Hermes are workers, not self-employed contractors and so are entitled to employment rights.

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FSB calls on FTSE 100 firms to ease late payments crisis

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the UK’s leading companies to address the issue of late payments..

Goldman Sachs wins dispute with landlord over break clause

When agreeing break clauses on commercial properties it’s important to ensure the terms are clear and unambiguous.

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Agency protects confidential information from competitors

A recruitment agency has been granted an injunction to prevent a former employee working for rival companies while on garden leave and to ensure its confidential information isn’t misused.

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