Rejected flexible working request: £30,000 injury to feelings award!

An employee lost her flexible working arrangements and walked away with a £30,000 injury-to-feelings award. See how inconsistent WFH decisions triggered the payout.

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From Day-One Rights to Six-Month Deadlines: Your Quick-Fire Guide to the Employment Rights Bill

Sweeping reforms are on the way for UK employers. Here’s your month-by-month cheat sheet to make sure you’re ready—before employees start asking the tough questions.

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30 Days to Hand the Keys Back: How the Short-Term Right to Reject Really Works

Think a new fault lets buyers walk away, no questions asked? Not quite. Discover why the burden of proof is on the consumer, and how dealers can stay one step ahead.

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Don’t Get Caught Out: Why Your Car Warranty Won’t Shield You from the Consumer Rights Act

Think a watertight warranty protects you from refund demands? Think again. We explain how the Consumer Rights Act trumps any small print and what dealers must do to stay safe, or risk costly claims.

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Bright HR’s Costly ‘Mum-to-Mum’ Error: £££ Lost After Tribunal Rules Maternity Discrimination

Bright HR thought their cloud-based HR know-how would keep them out of trouble, but an Employment Tribunal found they slashed a new mum’s earnings by sidelining her on her return from maternity leave.

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Motor Finance Commissions: Supreme Court Slashes £44 Billion Payout, but Are Dealers Really Off the Hook?

The Supreme Court’s August ruling wiped most of the eye-watering £44 billion redress bill off the table, yet thousands of drivers could still pocket compensation when the FCA unveils its new scheme next year. Here’s what the decision really means for lenders, dealers and consumers.

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When no title means no sale

Four years after selling a Range Rover, a trader was hit with a demand for a full refund when the vehicle was seized in Spain.

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Data Discrepancies: When a clean car becomes a Cat S

Furthermore, the vehicle was clearly not of unsatisfactory quality, having been driven nearly 10,000 miles by the claimant. It also passed an MOT during their ownership.

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Don’t Get Caught Out: Your Essential Part Exchange Checklist

Part exchanges can quickly become costly if a trade-in isn’t as described. Learn what to ask and how to protect yourself with our practical checklist.

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New Data Order Highlights GDPR Risks with ChatGPT

A US court order now compels OpenAI to indefinitely retain all ChatGPT chats, including those users try to delete. This creates new GDPR compliance challenges for UK dealers using AI tools in their businesses.

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Broker Falls Flat: Court Dismisses Flimsy Claim Against Dealer

A County Court ruling has reinforced the importance of solid evidence and clear contracts, rejecting a broker’s claim against a car dealer over an alleged pre-existing fault.

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Coincidence or Cause? When Timing Leads to Claims

A motorcycle engine seized just 30 miles after a service, sparking a claim of negligence. Find out how this case unfolded in court and why coincidence doesn’t always mean liability.

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