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MILS weekly legal advice: The Qualifying Time Period for Unfair Dismissal: Practical Implications

The amount of ‘continuous employment’ needed to qualify for the right to not be unfairly dismissed has often been one of the first elements of employment law which an incoming…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 22, 2023

Industry News VBRA

VBRA AWARDS BRISTOL AMBULANCE FLEET ARC LIMITED WITH STRUCTURAL ELITE VAN STANDARD

VBRA Commercial is delighted to announce that Bristol Ambulance Fleet ARC has been awarded the VBRA Structural Elite Van Standard. The award was personally handed over during a visit by…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 22, 2023

Industry News Press Releases

NBRA EVALUATES THE UK PRIME MINISTER’S DELAY OF PETROL AND DIESEL BAN TO 2035

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) expresses its concerns over the recent announcement by the UK Prime Minister to postpone the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 20, 2023

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NBRA ANNOUNCES GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS 2023 WINNERS

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is pleased to announce the winners for the Greener Bodyshop winners held on 14 September at Alton Towers. Thomas Hudd, NBRA’s National Technical Manager,…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 15, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Recovering training costs from an apprentice

We receive funds towards training costs from the Apprenticeship Service (funded by the apprenticeship levy). Are there any specific rules that prevent an employer from recovering training costs from an…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 15, 2023

Industry News VBRA

Department for Transport announces funding to improve truck roadside facilities for lorry drivers

The Department for Transport has announced £8m in funding to help improve truck roadside facilities for lorry drivers. A total of 39 roadside facility operators will receive a share of…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 14, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Duty To Make Enquiries Of Disabled Job Applicant

Under the Equality Act 2010, where an employee has a disability, employers are under an obligation to make reasonable adjustments. It is important to note that this duty extends to…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 8, 2023

Events Industry News

NBRA Announces Sponsors for the Greener Bodyshop Awards 2023

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is pleased to announce the sponsors for this year’s Greener Bodyshop Awards. Headline Partners: • Axalta • ECA Business Energy • LV = General…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 8, 2023

Industry News

Unsafe bolts on BendPak XPR series two-post vehicle lift

Health and Safety Executive - Safety notice Target Audience: Users and suppliers of BendPak XPR series two-post vehicle lifts, motor vehicle repair and associated industries. Issue BendPak XPR series two-post…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 8, 2023

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Exclusive Member Offer – Blink

We are excited to be in an exclusive payment partnership with Blink. Masters of payment wizardry, Blink believe payments should be quick, easy and secure for all businesses. With multiple…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 8, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Redundancy Calculation

“We are in the process of making an employee redundant. What is the correct calculation date for a calculating a week’s pay for the purposes of redundancy pay? How is…

Annaluce CavalmorettiSeptember 1, 2023

Industry News VBRA

DVSA Memo 15

Memo No 15/23 Title Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamps Subject area Statutory Testing From Vehicle Testing and Roadworthiness Contact details Email VTR@dvsa.gov.uk To (Action required) Testing Staff Copy to (for information)…

Antony BarnesAugust 25, 2023

Industry News

Announcing the finalists for the Greener Bodyshop Awards 2023.

The NBRA and VBRA Commercial Greener Bodyshop Awards 2023 - Meet the Finalists Back for our 4th year, we’re blown away by the number of bodyshops jumping on the greener…

Antony BarnesAugust 23, 2023

Industry News

D. Gawthrope ACR Ltd becomes first UK Mercedes MirrorCam Calibration Centre

D Gawthrope ACR - The first UK Mercedes MirrorCam Calibration centre. D Gawthrope ACR Ltd Constantly striving to be the best and offer the best service to…

Antony BarnesAugust 22, 2023

Special Offers

Exclusive Member Offer – Farecla

Farécla has just extended its range of polishers with the addition of a cordless rotary and cordless dual action polisher, plus a charger and batteries that are common to both…

Antony BarnesAugust 18, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

Bullying Claims in the Workplace.

Bullying Claims in the workplace: what constitutes bullying and what are the relevant issues to consider when investigating a potential bullying situation The recent high-profile investigation and report into…

Antony BarnesAugust 18, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS WITHOUT NOTICE – EMPLOYER RIGHTS

“An employee has resigned without working out their contractual notice. Can I withhold any pay in lieu of holiday accrued but not taken on termination, or deduct from the payment…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 11, 2023

Industry News

Mirka joins the NBRA

Mirka (UK) Ltd has become a supplier member of the NBRA to maximise the opportunities to engage and network with the repair industry and support the sector’s drive to address…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 10, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Discrimination: perception of harassment

Harassment occurs where, someone is subjected to unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic that has the purpose or effect of violating their dignity, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading,…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 4, 2023

Industry News

Ben Supports People Facing a Summer of Money Worries During Cost-Of-Living Crisis

Ben is there for our automotive family this summer during cost-of-living crisis Some automotive families unable to put food on the table for their children this summer Ben supports automotive…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 4, 2023

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MILS weekly legal advice: The Qualifying Time Period for Unfair Dismissal: Practical Implications

VBRA AWARDS BRISTOL AMBULANCE FLEET ARC LIMITED WITH STRUCTURAL ELITE VAN STANDARD

NBRA EVALUATES THE UK PRIME MINISTER’S DELAY OF PETROL AND DIESEL BAN TO 2035

NBRA ANNOUNCES GREENER BODYSHOP AWARDS 2023 WINNERS

MILS weekly legal advice: Recovering training costs from an apprentice

Department for Transport announces funding to improve truck roadside facilities for lorry drivers

MILS weekly legal advice: Duty To Make Enquiries Of Disabled Job Applicant

NBRA Announces Sponsors for the Greener Bodyshop Awards 2023

Unsafe bolts on BendPak XPR series two-post vehicle lift

Exclusive Member Offer – Blink

MILS weekly legal advice: Redundancy Calculation

DVSA Memo 15

Announcing the finalists for the Greener Bodyshop Awards 2023.

D. Gawthrope ACR Ltd becomes first UK Mercedes MirrorCam Calibration Centre

Exclusive Member Offer – Farecla

Bullying Claims in the Workplace.

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS WITHOUT NOTICE – EMPLOYER RIGHTS

Mirka joins the NBRA

MILS weekly legal advice: Discrimination: perception of harassment

Ben Supports People Facing a Summer of Money Worries During Cost-Of-Living Crisis

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