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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 Property Litigation

Commercial Rent Arrears - Ongoing Uncertainties and Restrictions

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

The Government continues to extend protections for commercial tenants and to indicate that it will introduce a new ring-fencing and arbitration scheme, but many questions remain unanswered. We take a look at what we know.

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Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Do You Know Who Is Registered on Your Land Registry Title?

Monday, 01 November 2021

Where Land Registry titles for property held by partnerships or trustees are incorrectly registered in the names of the retired or even deceased, additional work is required to rectify the situation. What can you do to avoid the headache of fixing them?

Do You Know Who Is Registered on Your Land Registry Title?
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

Update on Timing for Public Procurement Reforms

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

The Cabinet Office has recently revised timescales for the public procurement reforms and postponed introducing the draft Procurement Bill into Parliament.

Public Procurement Reforms and Procurement Webinar Postponement
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Articles & Blogs Employment

How Do Workers Feel About Hybrid Working?

Friday, 29 October 2021

A recent study has been published which provides analysis on the benefits and drawbacks of hybrid working for workers.

How Do Workers Feel About Hybrid Working?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Status: Court of Appeal Finds That Courier Was a 'Worker' and Not Self-Employed

Friday, 29 October 2021

In the recent case of Stuart Delivery Ltd v Augustine, the Court of Appeal upheld an employment tribunal's decision that a courier was not self-employed but was in fact a 'worker'.

Employment Status: Court of Appeal Finds That Courier Was a 'Worker' and Not Self-Employed
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New Guidance on Medical Exemption From COVID-19 Vaccination

Friday, 29 October 2021

This procedure is open to any individual who is medically exempt from vaccination - it is not limited to care home workers.

New Guidance on Medical Exemption From COVID-19 Vaccination
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Whistleblowing - A Useful Reminder for Employers

Friday, 29 October 2021

In a recent decision the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) confirmed the test for causation when considering whether an employee was automatically unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing.

Whistleblowing - A Useful Reminder for Employers
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Articles & Blogs Corporate Higher Education

The National Security & Investment Act 2021: 10 Things UK Universities Must Do Now to Prepare

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

If you transfer a business entity or asset in one of 17 sensitive areas, you may be subject to a government review.

The National Security & Investment Act 2021: 10 Things UK Universities Must Do Now to Prepare
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Articles & Blogs Pharma & Life Sciences

Huge Boost for Life Sciences Innovation in Comprehensive Spending Review

Tuesday, 26 October 2021

The UK Government has announced a package of measures that is aimed at placing the UK at the forefront of life sciences innovation. It has promised £5 billion of new funding as part of its Comprehensive Spending Review.

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Articles & Blogs Charities Employment

The Gender Pay Gap in Small Charities

Monday, 25 October 2021

Large employers, including charities, with 250 or more employees are required to publish an annual gender pay gap report. The gender pay gap is a measure of the difference between the average earnings of men and women.

The Gender Pay Gap in Small Charities
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Articles & Blogs Immigration

Requests for Employee Data From the Home Office - Are They Lawful?

Friday, 22 October 2021

The Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) introduced far reaching changes to the way organisations need to think about how they handle personal data.

Requests for Employee Data From the Home Office - Are They Lawful?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Status Called Into Question Again with Potential Claim Against Amazon

Friday, 22 October 2021

Amazon may have to pay millions in compensation in response to a potential claim being brought against them by third party delivery drivers, arguing for the same rights as employees.

Employment Status Called Into Question Again with Potential Claim Against Amazon
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Articles & Blogs Employment

A Rare Successful Appeal in Relation to Menopause Disability and Sex Discrimination Claims

Friday, 22 October 2021

In a recent judgment from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), it was decided that the Employment Tribunal (ET) were wrong to hold that an employee suffering from menopausal systems was not disabled under the Equality Act 2010.

A Rare Successful Appeal in Relation to Menopause Disability and Sex Discrimination Claims
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Is Uber's Facial Recognition Software Discriminatory?

Friday, 15 October 2021

Uber's facial recognition software for drivers is discriminatory - or that is what three workers are currently alleging.

Is Uber's Facial Recognition Software Discriminatory?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Increasing Employee Turnover In 2022

Friday, 15 October 2021

With recent research showing that staff turnover rates are continuing to rise, should employers be concerned about the retention of their staff moving forward?

Increasing Employee Turnover In 2022
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