Recent questions
I bought a television two months ago which has broken down. The shop won’t give me a replacement without proof that it is faulty. What are my rights?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
The shop has a statutory duty to provide goods which are fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality. If a fault develops in an unreasonably shor... read more
The oven I bought last month has broken down and the retailer has closed its store. What can I do?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Unfortunately, your statutory rights to reject the item and get your money back, or a replacement, can only be used against the retailer who suppl... read more
I’m buying a bike advertised in the local paper but what if it’s faulty?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
If you buy goods from a private seller you have little legal protection if it is faulty. The principle of ‘caveat emptor’ applies which means ‘b... read more
I have been off sick. Can my employer insist that the time off sick counts as part of my holiday –so, in effect, I lose holiday?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
The answer in ‘no’. Time whilst you are off sick does not count towards your annual holiday entitlement.
Suppose you take 10 days holiday and ... read more
My ten-year-old son is disabled. My employers are unsympathetic to my problems and reluctant to let me have time off work. Is there anything I can do?
Major Singh-Raud's response
You may also wish to read around the subject on the internet and specifically a case called Coleman v Attridge.
Do I have to pay to play music in my shop?
Jon Payne's response
You can find the PPL website at www.ppluk.com
There is also an organisation called PRS that you need to be aware of - in simple terms, one acts... read more
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