October 18, 2021 In Bramwell Bate News By Adam Harris

Who’s Responsible? The Uncertainty of Business Liability when a Cyber Attack Strikes

First published in The Profit. Written by Leah McHardy and Tayla Westman As technology continues to dominate everyday activity, the risk of cyber-attacks occurring also increases. Businesses, irrespective of their size, are becoming more vulnerable to the menace of cyber-attacks. Ransomware, malware, and broad sweeping data breaches are only a handful of the growing categories of cyber-attacks prevalent in today’s market. As the threat rises, questions of business liability because of an attack on client data remain unanswered. However, the responsibility to...

September 24, 2021 In Bramwell Bate News By Adam Harris

Personal grievances: A brief overview

A personal grievance (“PG”) is a type of formal complaint by an employee against their current or former employer if they believe their employer has acted unfairly or unreasonably towards them. Personal grievances can be raised if a matter has not been able to be resolved by the employee communicating directly with the employer and is raised in accordance with the Employment Relations Act 2000. Employees have 90 days to raise a PG from when the first grievance occurred or...

September 10, 2021 In Bramwell Bate News By Adam Harris

Enduring Power of Attorneys: A Brief Guide

Life can be uncertain and we never know what is just around the corner. No matter what age you are, anyone could have an accident or become seriously ill. In these circumstances, someone needs to step in and make sure the bills are paid, the kids are looked after and you are being cared for properly by the people around you making decisions. An Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”) is a document which appoints someone to make decisions on your behalf...