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Dental CQC Inspection Conference 2017
London, 5th September 2017 Updated on 14th September 2017 Laura Pearce, one of JFH Law’s specialists in business and dental practices, participated in the Dental CQC Inspection Conference 2017, which took place in London, on the 5th of September 2017. Understanding changes to the 5 key questions At the heart of every inspection undertaken by the CQC are the five key questions....Read More
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7 Duties company directors cannot afford to ignore
In last month’s e alert we looked at how to set up a limited company. Once this has been done, it is necessary to ensure that the team leading the company understand their obligations and comply with their legal duties. Here we look at the definition of a director, their duties and the consequences of breaching those duties. Who is a company director? Before looking at a company...Read More
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Maternity Leave; get it right or pay the price
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 53 In this article we set out the key obligations placed on an employer for its pregnant employees so you can you understand your duties to them. You can offer more than the statutory requirements we have set out, and by having greater benefits you are likely to attract and retain better staff. However, you cannot offer less than the statutory minimums...Read More
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Vicarious liability for sexual assault
Dr Bates and Barclays Bank: case analysis DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 52 The question posed was whether an employer can be vicariously liable for sexual assaults perpetrated by an independent doctor? Between 1968 and 1984 Dr Bates was engaged by Barclays Bank to carry out medical examinations on potential and existing employees of the bank. Barclays at that time were undergoing a...Read More
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5 Fundamental reasons to have a will
DENTAL BULLETIN, ISSUE 51 When you have put your heart and soul into working hard and have accumulated assets as a result (often of significant value), surely you want these to be left to people of your own choosing and not necessarily as prescribed by law. With so much at stake, having a valid will is crucial. Those of you subscribed to discount offer websites will regularly get...Read More
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4 Main records that private limited companies must keep
The following is a list of the records your company must keep sorted at the company’s registered office: 1) Register of members. Under the 2006 Companies Act every limited company is required to keep a register of its members. This document will be evidence of the members of the company and the shares they hold. The register of members should include: The member’s name and address. The date...Read More
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