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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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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Articles & Blogs Charities

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
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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
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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
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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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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 - here's what you need to know

Monday, 01 July 2024

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, introduced by the Conservative government last November, was successfully pushed through Parliament and received Royal Assent following the announcement of the general election.

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 - here's what you need to know
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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

OFCOM revises its Code of Practice: Telecommunications Code

Monday, 01 July 2024

On 15 April 2024, OFCOM revised its Code of Practice for Operators and Landowners for agreements under the Electronic Communications Code.

OFCOM revises its Code of Practice: Telecommunications Code
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Articles & Blogs Charities

A reminder for charities to be alert to Copyright Infringement

Friday, 28 June 2024

Charities may inadvertently find themselves facing a claim for copyright infringement. Here's how you can avoid this.

A reminder for charities to be alert to Copyright Infringement
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

New toolkit for exploring origins of wealth launched

Friday, 28 June 2024

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) has launched a toolkit to help UK charitable foundations explore the origins of their wealth and any connections with wealth accumulated from the historical transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans.

New toolkit for exploring origins of wealth launched
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Contract workers could not claim indirect discrimination against principal in respect of low pay

Friday, 28 June 2024

The Court of Appeal has told a group of contractors that they are not able to bring claims of indirect race discrimination against the end-user of their services.

Contract workers could not claim indirect discrimination against principal in respect of low pay
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