This episode takes a closer look at the principles of separate legal personality, starting with the landmark case of Salomon v Salomon & Co Ltd. We analyze practical applications through cases like Macaura v Northern Insurance and Lee v Lee’s Farming Ltd., and discuss circumstances under which the corporate veil may be pierced, as seen in Gilford Motor Co v Horne. Explore the balance between safeguarding corporate structures and ensuring accountability in modern business.
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This episode unpacks the differences between wrongful and unfair dismissal, including key statutory protections under the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977. We also explore constructive dismissal, highlighting the Reasonableness Test with real case anecdotes, and discuss employer responsibilities under EU legal frameworks. Featuring examples like McCormack v. Ross and Flynn v. Sisters of the Holy Faith, we discuss practical implications for employees and employers alike.