In the final piece in our series commenting on Manchester’s aims to achieve net zero by 2038, we look to the future and offer our predictions as to some of the key environmental issues for businesses going forwards.
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Whilst any form…
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Manchester’s move towards net zero: transport and travel
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Incorporation of contract terms: how to ensure your terms apply
The ‘battle of the forms’ is a phrase which is used to describe the common scenario in which contracting parties compete to ensure their standard terms and conditions apply.
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Case in point: Cleaner brings claims for unfair dismissal and race discrimination after she is sacked for eating a leftover tuna sandwich
Facts of the case
Gabriela Rodriguez worked as a cleaner at the offices of Devonshires Solicitors for two years, via contractor Total Clean. She claims she was sacked last year after Devonshires complained that leftover sandwiches were not being returned.…
Manchester’s move towards net zero
Over the coming weeks, we will take a closer look at Manchester’s concerted aim to become net zero. We will cover each area of the city’s focus and look at how businesses can play their part in achieving ambitious sustainability…