By Emma
Travel in and out of Jersey is now a near impossibility: passenger ferries are suspended until the end of April and there are significant restrictions concerning who may use the sole remaining flight service operating out of Jersey. Travellers understandably want clarity on what their rights are when seeking a…
By Emma
The Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013 (the “Discrimination Law”) came into force on 1 September 2014 prohibiting acts of discrimination in relation to, inter alia, employment. Initially the Discrimination Law applied to race but has now been extended to sex and other related characteristics and most recently age. Who is Protected?…
By Emma
Liquor Licensing in Jersey is governed by the Licensing (Jersey) Law 1974, as amended. There are seven categories of licence, which are held in respect of named premises, though premises can hold more than once licence if appropriate. Except in the case of the Sixth category, licences permit the sale…
By Emma
The purpose of this guide is to set out a summary of data protection under Jersey law. Jersey has had data protection legislation since 1987, however in order to comply with current European requirements for the transfer of personal data it became necessary to update Jersey legislation to reflect the…
By Emma
The purpose of this guide is to set out a summary of what duties businesses and employers have under Jersey Health & Safety legislation and what steps to take in order to comply with those duties. Why is health & safety important in the workplace? Failure to comply – can…
By Emma
The law and procedure are set out in the Matrimonial Causes (Jersey) Law 1949, as amended, and the Matrimonial Causes Rules, 2005. Parties Anyone can apply for a divorce provided:- they have been married for at least three years; they fulfil the jurisdiction requirements i.e. are domiciled in Jersey or…
