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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

Employer Not Required to Indemnify Employee Against Career-Long Loss of Earnings

Friday, 03 March 2023

The Court of Appeal has confirmed an employee will not be automatically entitled to an indemnity against all losses they might suffer, as a consequence of carrying out their employer's instructions.

Employer Not Required to Indemnify Employee Against Career-Long Loss of Earnings
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Articles & Blogs Employment

'Without Prejudice' Letter Was Termination Letter for Purposes of Employment Tribunal Claim

Friday, 03 March 2023

A recent Employment Tribunal Appeal (EAT) decision highlights the potential confusion that can be caused when an employer fails to separate 'open' and 'without prejudice' correspondence.

'Without Prejudice' Letter Was Termination Letter for Purposes of Employment Tribunal Claim
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Most Employers Consider Compressed Working Week Pilot a Success

Friday, 03 March 2023

A six-month pilot study on the benefits of a four-day working week has recently concluded. 92% of participating employers have said they will continue with the new working pattern.

Most Employers Consider Compressed Working Week Pilot a Success
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

The Protect Duty - Considerations for Universities

Thursday, 02 March 2023

The Government has announced new laws to keep people safe with a view to scaling up preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks.

The Protect Duty - Considerations for Universities
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Permitted Development - Issues for Homeowners

Thursday, 02 March 2023

Permitted Development rights allow certain development to be carried out without the need to navigate the full planning process. Nevertheless, there may still be hurdles to overcome.

Permitted Development - Issues for Homeowners
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Articles & Blogs Planning Real Estate

Permitted Development - Issues for Developers

Thursday, 02 March 2023

Permitted Development rights allow certain development to be carried out without the need to navigate the full planning process. Nevertheless, there may still be hurdles to overcome.

Permitted Development - Issues for Developers
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

OfS Consultation - Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

On 23 February 2023, the Office for Students launched a major consultation on tackling harassment and sexual misconduct.

OfS Consultation - Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Windsor Framework - The Start of a Brighter EU-UK Life Sciences Future?

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

It would be safe to say that relations between the UK and EU have not been as positive as they could have been since 23 June 2016. This has been particularly felt in pharma and life sciences. Now, with the Windsor Framework, are things going to change?

Windsor Framework - The Start of a Brighter EU-UK Life Sciences Future?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Should Be a Priority in Your Workplace This Year

Monday, 27 February 2023

Prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in your workplace can lead to a more productive and innovative workforce.

Why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Should Be a Priority in Your Workplace This Year
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal Should Not Have Dismissed Race Discrimination Claim Relating to "inoffensive" Comment

Friday, 24 February 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has found that a tribunal was wrong to dismiss a claim for discriminatory constructive dismissal, having failed to reach a finding on each of the claimant's arguments.

Tribunal Should Not Have Dismissed Race Discrimination Claim Relating to
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Articles & Blogs Employment

ECJ Rules on Data Protection Officer Dismissed for Conflict of Interest

Friday, 24 February 2023

The European Court of Justice has given its preliminary ruling in a case concerning the dismissal of a Data Protection Officer whose data protection duties conflicted with his other position as chair of his employer's works council.

ECJ Rules on Data Protection Officer Dismissed for Conflict of Interest
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Age Discrimination, Pension Scheme Membership and Redundancy

Friday, 24 February 2023

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision acts as a reminder for employers to consider pension scheme implications at the earliest possible stage when planning redundancies.

Age Discrimination, Pension Scheme Membership and Redundancy
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education

VWV Produces Template Response to Part-Year Worker Holiday Entitlement Consultation

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

The Government is consulting on a proposal to change the way holiday entitlement works for permanently-retained part-year and irregular hours workers.

VWV Produces Template Response to Part-Year Worker Holiday Entitlement Consultation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Term-Time Only Worker's Contractual Terms Entitled Her to National Minimum Wage for Unworked Hours in School Holiday Periods

Friday, 17 February 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided a useful demonstration of the practical impact of engaging a low-paid term-time only (TTO) worker on a year-round contract.

Term-Time Only Worker's Contractual Terms Entitled Her to National Minimum Wage for Unworked Hours in School Holiday Periods
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Written Terms Are Relevant to Employment Status Disputes

Friday, 17 February 2023

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has offered guidance on how to interpret the Supreme Court judgment in a recent case, in the context of an employment status dispute.

Written Terms Are Relevant to Employment Status Disputes
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