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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 Construction

Fluctuation Provisions - What Do You Need to Know?

Monday, 10 October 2022

Fluctuation provisions are becoming more commonly used during the cost of living crisis. So what does this mean for both contractors and employers?

Fluctuation Provisions - What Do You Need to Know?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Is a Grievance Investigation Report Privileged?

Friday, 07 October 2022

In a recent case the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether different versions of a draft investigation report needed to be disclosed in litigation.

Is a Grievance Investigation Report Privileged?
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Articles & Blogs Employment Tax

The Office of Tax Simplifications Revises Its Deadline for Submitting Evidence on Tax Implications of Hybrid and Distance Working

Friday, 07 October 2022

The OTS is now asking employers, employees and self-employed individuals to submit their evidence by 11.45 pm on 28 October 2022.

The Office of Tax Simplification's (OTS) Revises its Deadline for Submitting Evidence on Tax Implications of Hybrid and Distance Working.
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Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

Home Office Concession on 'Adjusted Right-To-Work Checks' Comes to an End

Friday, 07 October 2022

The Home Office's temporary concession allowing employers to conduct right to work checks using scanned or copy documents came to an end on 30 September 2022.

Home Office Concession on 'Adjusted Right-To-Work Checks' Comes to an End
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

Post-Brexit Business - Red Tape Cut for the UK's Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises

Wednesday, 05 October 2022

On 2 October 2022, the Government announced a new drive to cut red tape for smaller and growing businesses by widening regulatory exemptions.

Post-Brexit Business - Red Tape Cut for the UK's Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Right to Take Part in Share Scheme Transfers Under TUPE

Friday, 30 September 2022

The EAT has held that a right to participate in a share incentive plan transferred to a new employer under TUPE.

Right to Take Part in Share Scheme Transfers Under TUPE
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-2023 Introduced to House of Commons

Friday, 30 September 2022

The Government has introduced the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-2023 (the Bill) to the House of Commons. The Bill could prompt a significant shake-up of our established employment rights.

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-2023 Introduced to House of Commons
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Mini-Budget - Employment Implications

Friday, 30 September 2022

The mini-budget almost needs no introduction, having dominated news headlines since it was announced by the Chancellor on 23 September 2022.

Mini-Budget - Employment Implications
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Further Consultation Planned on Exit Pay for Local Government Staff

Friday, 30 September 2022

Public sector exit pay arrangements continue to feature on the Government's agenda. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLHUC) has confirmed further consultation is planned in relation to local government staff.

Further Consultation Planned on Exit Pay for Local Government Staff
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Articles & Blogs Technology & Startups

Expert Insight - Are You Investment Ready?

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

In our latest expert insight piece, Nathan Guest, Corporate Partner, Technology & Life Sciences (Head of Technology) at VWV, guides us through what every start-up should know about seeking investment.

Expert Insight - Are You Investment Ready?
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools Special Schools and Colleges

Managing Allergies in Schools

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Food allergies have once again been in the news following the inquest into the death of a mum who died after eating a vegan wrap which contained milk protein.

Managing Allergies in Schools
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Long-COVID - Employee Was Not Disabled at Time of Dismissal

Friday, 23 September 2022

An Employment Tribunal has found that an employee who caught COVID-19 just over two weeks before being dismissed, was not disabled under the Equality Act 2010 (Act) at the time of her dismissal.

Long-COVID - Employee Was Not Disabled at Time of Dismissal
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Failure to Include Disciplinary Policy in Tribunal Evidence Did Not Undermine Fairness of Dismissal

Friday, 23 September 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld the Tribunal's finding that an employer who failed to disclose its disciplinary procedure in evidence had, nevertheless, fairly dismissed the claimant.

Failure to Include Disciplinary Policy in Tribunal Evidence Did Not Undermine Fairness of Dismissal
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Articles & Blogs Employment

ACAS Issues New Guidance on Staff Suspensions

Friday, 23 September 2022

Acas has published employer guidance on how to manage staff suspensions during formal disciplinary and grievance investigations.

ACAS Issues New Guidance on Staff Suspensions
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Extension of Time Granted Where CEO Was Unable to Focus Due to ADHD and Depression

Friday, 16 September 2022

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has granted an extension of time for an employer to appeal against a judgment in default. The employer had missed the original deadline because its CEO's mental health meant he had been unable to focus on the proceedings.

Extension of Time Granted Where CEO Was Unable to Focus Due to ADHD and Depression
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