November
Articles matching "erra"
When an accident is just an accident: first judicial guidance on ERRA
Seema Bains Partner in DWF's London office and Nigel Lewers of 12 King's Bench Walk acted for an employer and their insurers, in what we believe to be the first reported case to consider the…
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Unanimous judgment of the Supreme Court gives a warning message to employers and their insurers
Andrew Lothian and Caroline Coyle take a look at the Supreme Court decision of Kennedy (Appellant) v Cordia (Services) LLP (Respondent) (Scotland) [2016] UKSC 6 and its implications for employers and…
Read moreEmployers’ Liability: defendant not liable for untrained employee’s accident
When work equipment appears to have failed and caused injury, claimants can be encouraged to litigate relying upon either the strict liability concept (before the ERRA came into force) or in general…
Read moreHorse Racing: The original extreme sport
The headline above was how Channel 4 promoted 2014’s Grand National, and they could well be right, with serious injury a real risk.
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The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013: good news for the public sector?
Balancing the burden of health and safety legislation, whilst maintaining progress in health and safety outcomes is an ongoing challenge for the all businesses and the public sector is no exception.…
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The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 - One Year On…
Balancing the burden of health and safety legislation, whilst maintaining progress in health and safety outcomes, is an ongoing challenge for manufacturing and engineering businesses. The Enterprise…
Read moreNew laws to protect Good Samaritans, community heroes and small business owners
Wednesday’s Queen’s speech will be the last of this government and it will be interesting to see what the coalition hopes to achieve in this final parliamentary session. We received a preview this…
Read moreEmployers' liability and the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013: a period of uncertainty begins
Section 69 of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act is now in force. It is not yet clear what it means for insurers dealing with employers’ liability claims arising from accidents occurring on or…
Read moreHealth & Safety update
Health and safety update including updates on the ERRA removal of civil liability for breach of statutory duty; EU Consultation examining challenges in the occupational safety and health area, and the…
Read moreHealth and safety: Löfstedt - Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 - removal of civil liability for breach of statutory duty in PI claims
The Act has now received Royal Assent with the relevant section 69 expected to come into force either in October 2013 or April 2014. Simon Denyer comments on the impact of the new section.
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