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High Court Dismisses Application for Interim Injunction Against Former Employee

Friday, 28 July 2023

A former employer has failed in their application for an interim injunction against an employee who resigned in breach of the notice provisions in her employment contract.

High Court Dismisses Application for Interim Injunction Against Former Employee

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Declaration of Trust - Everything You Need to Know

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

With the rise of cohabiting couples purchasing property together, it has become increasingly important to protect the rights of both parties individually in case of unforeseen circumstances such as relationship breakdown - enter the declaration of trust!

Declaration of Trust - Everything You Need to Know

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No Money Mo Problems - B.I.G. Immigration Fees Are on the Horizon

Friday, 21 July 2023

On 13 July 2023, the Government announced plans to significantly increase the fees associated with UK immigration applications.

No Money Mo Problems - B.I.G. Immigration Fees Are on the Horizon

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No Tax Deduction for Accommodation Expenses of Employees Working Away from Home Through Choice

Friday, 21 July 2023

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has confirmed the correct approach to the tax deductibility of employee expenses.

No Tax Deduction for Accommodation Expenses of Employees Working Away from Home Through Choice

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Striking Workers No Longer Able to Be Replaced by Agency Staff

Friday, 21 July 2023

The High Court has upheld a judicial review of Regulations made last year to allow businesses to use agency staff to cover striking workers. Following the decision, the Regulations have been quashed.

Striking Workers No Longer Able to Be Replaced by Agency Staff

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Discrimination Arising from Disability

Friday, 21 July 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that an incorrect belief that a disabled employee was working whilst off sick, was discrimination arising from disability.

Acas Consultation on New Draft Code of Practice on Handling Flexible Working Requests

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ACAS Consultation on New Draft Code of Practice on Handling Flexible Working Requests

Friday, 21 July 2023

ACAS is consulting on an updated statutory Code of Practice on handling requests for flexible working, in anticipation of changes to the flexible work request framework.

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Option Agreements - Benefits for Developers and Points to Consider

Friday, 21 July 2023

Option agreements are commonly used by developers when applying for planning permission on a site. In this blog, we explore the benefits of option agreements and important points to consider when entering into them.

Option Agreements - Benefits for Developers and Points to Consider

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Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group Formed

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

The Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group (the Group) is a cross-government platform that has been created to acknowledge potential contributors to pharmaceuticals entering the environment, and discuss the unintended consequences.

Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group Formed

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Regulatory Shortages and Delays - Navigating the MHRA's Post-Brexit Transition

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

The regulatory shortages and delays faced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the aftermath of Brexit have raised concerns in the pharmaceutical industry regarding the timely launch of products in the UK market.

Regulatory Shortages and Delays - Navigating the MHRA's Post-Brexit Transition

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Government Report on Shared Parental Leave Reveals Low Take-up by Eligible Parents

Friday, 14 July 2023

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) has published an evaluation report on the Shared Parental leave (SPL) scheme. Take-up rates remain very low, with only 1% of eligible mothers and 5% of eligible fathers or partners taking SPL.

Government Report on Shared Parental Leave Reveals Low Take-up by Eligible Parents

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Gender Pay Gap Reporting - Non-compliant Employers Named and Shamed

Friday, 14 July 2023

Eight employers who failed to report their gender pay gap by the deadline, have been named by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

Gender Pay Gap Reporting - Non-compliant Employers Named and Shamed

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Gender Critical Researcher Awarded Over £100,000 in Compensation

Friday, 14 July 2023

Maya Forstater, the claimant in a high-profile case has been awarded £105,778.47 in compensation for her direct discrimination claim relating to her expression of gender-critical beliefs.

Gender Critical Researcher Awarded Over £100,000 in Compensation

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Employment Status and Dual Employment

Friday, 14 July 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that a taxi driver could not simultaneously be an employee and worker of two different employers in respect of the same work.

Should Mediation Be Mandatory?

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Those involved in private family law disputes may now be obliged to mediate their dispute under new Ministry of Justice (MoJ) proposals. Those not doing so could face fines for failing to reasonably attempt to settle this way.

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