Selling a property can be a complex process. Many people focus on finding an estate agent, arranging photographs and viewings, negotiating a price and organising their move. However, one crucial step is often overlooked - getting your legal paperwork in order.

The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, proposes significant reforms across various aspects of employment law. Below is a summary of key provisions, organised by topic:

Workplace Compass: The Employment Rights Bill challenges how employers engage casual staff - but also offers choices. Here’s how to prepare.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) has introduced significant new fraud offences, requiring charities to take action to prevent fraud.

A recent court decision offers practical guidance for landlords on the centrality of proportionality when seeking to take enforcement action against tenants where the Equality Act 2010 (the EA) is engaged.

Schools are now being contacted as part of Module 8 (children and young people) of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. This is a statutory inquiry set up to examine the UK's response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future.

The UK Government has published its long-promised White Paper setting out how it intends to reduce net migration. The proposed changes are likely to have a significant impact on employers who rely on overseas talent.

The UK Government has published its long-promised White Paper setting out how it intends to reduce net migration. The proposed changes are likely to have a significant impact on employers who rely on overseas

The Government has clarified its position on the new third-party harassment duty in the Employment Rights Bill, emphasising prevention over retrospective knowledge.