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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

Employment Status - Intention of the Parties Does Not Determine Status

Friday, 02 December 2022

Mr Richards worked for Waterfield as a self-employed carpenter between 2010 to 2018.

Employment Status - Intention of the Parties Does Not Determine Status
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Menopause Awareness - How Can Your School Support Employees?

Monday, 21 November 2022

Last month we celebrated World Menopause Day on 18 October, the culmination of a month focusing on menopause, aiming to raise awareness and improve health and wellbeing for women around the World.

Menopause Awareness - How Can Your School Support Employees?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Bill Deemed Unfit For Purpose

Friday, 02 December 2022

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has published its opinion on the UK Government's regulatory impact assessment for the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.

The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Deemed Unfit For Purpose
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Processing Applications for Admission for Refugee and Asylum Seeking Children

Monday, 21 November 2022

We know that many of our client schools want to open their doors to refugee and asylum seeking children from the Ukraine and beyond.

Processing Applications for Admission for Refugee and Asylum Seeking Children
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Articles & Blogs International Blogs

AEL Special Interest Group Conference - Brussels

Friday, 02 December 2022

VWV is a founding member of the Association of European Lawyers (AEL) which consists of 41 firms representing 48 different jurisdictions and 34 practice areas.

AEL Special Interest Group Conference - Brussels
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Articles & Blogs International Blogs

STEP Conference - Luxembourg

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

There can't be many places that qualify as more European than Luxembourg. The tiny country is home to 600,000 people but another 200,000 cross the border each day from neighbouring France, Belgium and Germany to work in this landlocked country.

STEP Conference - Luxembourg
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Articles & Blogs Immigration

Digital Technology Businesses - Can the Global Talent Visa Help Fill Vacancies

Friday, 25 November 2022

The digital technology sector is thriving in the UK, but businesses are struggling to recruit talent from within the UK and so frequently have to look further afield.

Digital Technology Businesses - Can the Global Talent Visa Help Fill Vacancies
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Breach of Confidence Claims Upheld Against Former Employees Who Copied Confidential Information

Friday, 25 November 2022

The High Court has upheld various claims against four former employees who copied confidential software and customer database information for use by a new company.

Breach of Confidence Claims Upheld Against Former Employees Who Copied Confidential Information
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Autumn Statement 2022 - Key Points for Employers

Friday, 25 November 2022

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the 2022 Autumn Statement on 17 November 2022.

The Autumn Statement 2022 - Key Points for Employers
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Major Companies Sign Up To Support the Newly Launched Fertility Workplace Pledge

Friday, 25 November 2022

A new Fertility Workplace Pledge, designed to benefit individuals and couples going through fertility treatment, has been launched.

Major Companies Sign Up To Support the Newly Launched Fertility Workplace Pledge
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Good Divorce Week 2022 - Top Tips

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Good Divorce Week 2022 commences week of the 28 November this year. The initiative seeks to raise awareness of the different ways families, where possible, can resolve their disputes away from Court.

Good Divorce Week 2022 - Top Tips
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Vanishing Dismissal - When an Employee Does Not Want To Be Re-instated

Friday, 18 November 2022

The EAT has held that an original dismissal still 'vanishes' after a successful appeal where the employee has said they no longer want to be reinstated but continued with their appeal in any event.

The Vanishing Dismissal - When an Employee Does Not Want To Be Re-instated
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government Supports Changes to Flexible Work Regime

Friday, 18 November 2022

The Government has confirmed it will support the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2022-2023 (the Bill), as it passes through Parliament.

Government Supports Changes to Flexible Work Regime
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Discrimination Arising From Disability

Friday, 18 November 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that an employer did not discriminate by dismissing an employee whose conduct was influenced by her disability.

Discrimination Arising From Disability
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Regulations That Ban Exclusivity Clauses in Certain Employment Contracts Will Come Into Force in December

Friday, 18 November 2022

The draft regulations in relation to exclusivity clauses in employment contracts are to come into force on 5 December 2022.

Regulations That Ban Exclusivity Clauses in Certain Employment Contracts Will Come Into Force in December
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