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Travelling from home to assignment does not constitute 'time work' for workers

Friday, 12 July 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that time spent travelling from home to their assignment is not constitute 'time work' and does not attract National Minimum Wage.

Travelling from home to assignment does not constitute 'time work' for workers

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Universities across the pond find that even the humble fruit fly can be a sensitive export

Thursday, 11 July 2024

In a recent enforcement case, Indiana University faced penalties for exporting genetically modified fruit flies containing a controlled toxin subunit without proper licensing.

Universities across the pond find that even the humble fruit fly can be a sensitive export

Articles & Blogs Employment

The new law on sexual harassment in the workplace: what is it and why does it matter?

Tuesday, 09 July 2024

From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of staff at work. Gareth Edwards takes a closer look at the background of the new law and what it will mean in practice.

The new law on sexual harassment in the workplace: what is it and why does it matter?

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Post-election update for schools

Tuesday, 09 July 2024

As anticipated, the Labour party have been elected with a significant majority. Whilst the imposition of VAT on school fees has attracted the most attention, we are likely to see a number of developments which will affect the sector.

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University of Liverpool mitigates national security risk in establishing energy research centre with Chinese state-controlled company

Monday, 08 July 2024

The University of Liverpool has received an Order from the Cabinet Office setting out guidelines that it must follow in establishing a research centre with a company controlled by the Chinese state.

University of Liverpool mitigates national security risk in establishing energy research centre with Chinese state-controlled company

Articles & Blogs Private Client

What will the Labour Government mean for non-domiciled individuals?

Friday, 05 July 2024

The non-dom issue has risen to the top of the political agenda with the former government announcing wide-ranging changes to the previous regime in the Spring Budget on 6 March 2024.

What will the Labour Government mean for non-domiciled individuals?

Articles & Blogs Employment

High Court confirms trade unions can sue in defamation

Friday, 05 July 2024

In a recent decision, the High Court has confirmed a point of law that was previously unclear, confirming that trade unions have the necessary standing to sue for defamation.

High Court confirms trade unions can sue in defamation

Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal prematurely determined issue of redundancy without proper consideration of existence of genuine redundancy situation

Friday, 05 July 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that the Tribunal adopted incorrect reasoning in a claim relating to pregnancy discrimination by reason of redundancy.

Tribunal prematurely determined issue of redundancy without proper consideration of existence of genuine redundancy situation

Articles & Blogs Employment

Enrolment into less favourable pension scheme was not part-time status discrimination

Friday, 05 July 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that the refusal to allow circuit-judges to remain in an older, more favourable pension scheme, was not discriminatory on the grounds of part-time working.

Enrolment into less favourable pension scheme was not part-time status discrimination

Articles & Blogs Employment

Labour wins the 2024 general election: what's next for employment law?

Friday, 05 July 2024

We have woken up today to the news that Labour has won the general election by a landslide. The new government is likely to make significant employment law changes.

Labour wins the 2024 general election: what's next for employment law?

Articles & Blogs Charities

Navigating the challenges of founder charities

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

The UK's charity sector is renowned for its dynamism and diversity, with founder charities playing a pivotal role in injecting innovation and passion into the fabric of social good.

Navigating the challenges of founder charities

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Volunteer was a worker when undertaking remunerated activities

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

In a significant decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a volunteer was a worker when carrying out activities that attracted a right of remuneration.

Volunteer was a worker when undertaking remunerated activities

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Dilapidations: five top tips for landlords and tenants

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

Terminal dilapidations refers to breaches of tenant covenants relating to the physical state of a property, at lease end. The relevant covenants are the yielding up, repair, reinstatement, decoration and covenant to comply with statute.

Dilapidations: five top tips for landlords and tenants

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Preparing for Autumn Employment Law changes

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

In Autumn 2024, new laws are expected to take effect including in relation to workplace sexual harassment and the right to predict a flexible working pattern.

Preparing for Autumn Employment Law changes

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Lease or Licence - what is the difference?

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

If you are considering granting a third party the right to occupy part or parts of your commercial property, it is important that we establish what is happening 'on the ground' to ensure that the correct document is used.

Lease or Licence - what is the difference?

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