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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Will Requiring Someone to Work at the Weekend Amount to Discrimination on the Grounds of Religious Belief?

Friday, 29 March 2019

Not on the facts of City of Oxford Bus Services Limited v Harvey but the details behind each case will be key.

Will Requiring Someone to Work at the Weekend Amount to Discrimination on the Grounds of Religious Belief?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

'Pimlico Plumber' Loses £74,000 Holiday Pay Claim

Friday, 29 March 2019

Following the Supreme Court decision that a plumber (Mr Smith) was engaged as a 'worker' for the purposes of relevant legislation, Mr Smith has lost his claim for £74,000 of holiday pay.

'Pimlico Plumber' Loses £74,000 Holiday Pay Claim
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Can a False Belief Give Rise to a Claim for Disability Discrimination?

Friday, 29 March 2019

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) found that an employee's false belief that working practices would exacerbate her disability, resulting in her refusal to comply and disciplinary action, was not sufficient to establish disability discrimination.

Can a False Belief Give Rise to a Claim for Disability Discrimination?
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Articles & Blogs Debt Recovery Energy & Utilities

Avoiding Costs in Debt Recovery Following the Introduction of the Default Tariff Price Cap

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Following the introduction of the price cap on default/standard variable tariffs, energy companies will be under even more pressure in 2019

Avoiding Costs in Debt Recovery Following the Introduction of the Default Tariff Price Cap
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Landlords - How Does the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Affect You?

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019 and applies to assured shorthold tenancies, student lettings and licences to occupy housing in England.

Landlords - How Will the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Affect You?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

More Independent Contractors Held to Be Workers

Friday, 22 March 2019

There have been a number of cases about worker status recently. Many of these have come from the gig economy but other sectors are also impacted.

More Independent Contractors Held to Be Workers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

When Does Unfavourable Treatment Amount to Discrimination?

Friday, 22 March 2019

An Employment Tribunal found South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust had unlawfully discriminated against an employee by sending an important email to her work account which she did not have access to because she was on maternity leave.

When Does Unfavourable Treatment Amount to Discrimination?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employees, Workers or Independent Contractors?

Friday, 22 March 2019

Artists and academics working for the National Gallery on various individual assignments across a number of years were found to be engaged as workers, not as employees or independent contractors.

Employees, Workers or Independent Contractors?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Personal Injury Compensation Awarded for Failure to Provide Rest Breaks

Friday, 22 March 2019

In the recent case of Grange v Abellio London Ltd, the EAT held that the Employment Tribunal is able to award personal injury damages where an employee does not receive adequate rest breaks.

Personal Injury Compensation Awarded for Failure to Provide Rest Breaks
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Spring Statement 2019: What You Need to Know

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his Spring Statement to Parliament last week. This has set out the government's plans for the economy, including its agenda for property and construction.

Spring Statement 2019: What You Need to Know
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Universities Warned Against Sharp Rise in Unconditional Offers

Monday, 18 March 2019

The Office for Students has issued another warning to the HE sector in England, this time in relation to a sharp rise in the number of unconditional offers being made to prospective students.

Universities Warned Against Sharp Rise in Unconditional Offers
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Managing Procurement Risk in the HE Sector

Monday, 18 March 2019

We examine the implications of the Faraday judgment and the lessons that can be learned on managing procurement risk.

Managing Procurement Risk in the HE Sector
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Safeguarding in Sports Clubs - The Implications for HEIs

Monday, 18 March 2019

Safeguarding in sport has become an increasingly prominent issue following the recent high profile prosecution of coaches in a range of disciplines for historic sexual offences.

Safeguarding in Sports Clubs - The Implications for HEIs
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Universities - Too Big to Fail?

Monday, 18 March 2019

The university sector has high debts and faces increasing commercial pressure, potential falls in student numbers and a possible reduction in tuition fees. At the same time, it seems that government bail outs will end.

Universities - 'Too Big to Fail'?
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Articles & Blogs Conveyancing

New Stamp Duty Deadlines - What You Need to Know

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

The time limit for filing a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return and paying the tax due has been reduced from 30 days to 14 days.

Stamp Duty Deadlines
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