Issue 825

Gender pensions gap

According to research, women are not only less likely than men to be members of a superannuation scheme, they are also more likely to receive a smaller pension.

Vicarious liability

The final court of appeal has confirmed that there are specific limits on the extent to which employers can be held culpable for the acts of their employees.

Out of time

Although tribunals can extend a deadline for someone lodging a complaint, the rule does not apply if they were a professional who should have known what it was.