FLK1 MCQ Flashcards
Are employees liable for injuries from defective equipment?
The Employer’s Liability (Defective Equipment) Act 1969 applies where an:
- employee is injured in the course of employment by defective equipment provided by their employer.
- If the defect is attributable to fault on the part of some third-party the employer is deemed to have been negligent
- even applies if the employer couldn’t have discovered the latent defect, still deemed to have been negligent,
The worker would also be able to pursue a claim against the manufacturer of defective equipment and his employer
When does time for limitation stop?
The clock for limitation stops running when the claim form is issued by the court
Can the procedure under the Parliament act be used to extend duration of Parliament?
No
