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Supreme Court Appeal Hearing Date Listed for The Harpur Trust v Mrs Brazel

Friday, 20 November 2020

The hearing for the case of The Harpur Trust v Mrs Brazel has been listed at the Supreme Court for 9 November 2021.

Supreme Court Appeal Hearing Date Listed for The Harpur Trust v Mrs Brazel

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Can Unacceptable Conduct Justify Summary Termination, Even If the Employer Has Fundamentally Breached the Contract Themselves?

Friday, 20 November 2020

The High Court recently considered the impact of an employee's unacceptable conduct on their breach of contract claim.

Can Unacceptable Conduct Justify Summary Termination, Even If the Employer has Fundamentally Breached the Contract Themselves?

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Are Costs a Legitimate Aim to Justify Discrimination?

Friday, 20 November 2020

How did a change in pay policy lead to an indirect discrimination claim and was the discriminatory effect justifiable?

Are Costs a Legitimate Aim to Justify Discrimination?

Real Living Wage Increase

Friday, 20 November 2020

It was announced on 9 November 2020 that the Real Living Wage (RLW) will increase due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Recognising Economic Abuse as Domestic Abuse

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

The Domestic Abuse Bill, which is currently before Parliament, will for the first time identify Economic Abuse as a form of Domestic Abuse.

Recognising Economic Abuse as Domestic Abuse

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Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Rules Disadvantage Temporary Workers

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has warned that key workers may be impacted by the ineligibility of recruitment firms to reclaim statutory sick pay (SSP) under the SSP rebate scheme.

Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Rules Disadvantage Temporary Workers

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1975 Act Claims by Cohabitees - Top Tips for a Successful Settlement

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

VWV has recently settled a complex and long running claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, brought by a cohabitee. After years of hard-fought litigation, the claim settled at mediation for a 7-figure sum.

1975 Act Claims by Cohabitees - Top Tips for a Successful Settlement

Smart Phone Video Recordings Form Vital Evidence in Will Challenge Trial

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

The defendants, represented by VWV, successfully defended all claims following a five day trial. The outcome turned on crucial video evidence of the testator, which was found to capture her level of understanding and robustness of character and mind.

Smart Phone Video Recordings Form Vital Evidence in Will Challenge Trial

Deputy's Decision to Litigate - Court of Protection Warning Against Acting Without Authority

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

The Court of Protection (COP) has warned deputies against applying for retrospective authorisation to enter into litigation on behalf of a protected party, and set out useful guidance for practitioners to consider.

Deputy's Decision to Litigate - Court of Protection Warning Against Acting Without Authority

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Child Arrangements - Does the Presumption of Parental Involvement Put Children at Risk?

Friday, 13 November 2020

On 9 November, the Government announced a review into how family courts apply the presumption of parental involvement, particularly where there are concerns for the safety of the child.

Child Arrangements - Does the Presumption of Parental Involvement Put Children at Risk?

IR35 Update - What Do Employers Need to Know?

Friday, 13 November 2020

Whilst the off-payroll rules were due to be in force from 6 April 2020 but were postponed due to the pandemic, the rules are to be enforced on 6 April 2021. These are part of the Finance Act 2020, which became law on 27 July 2020.

IR35 Update - What Do Employers Need to Know?

Data Security - What Steps Can Be Taken to Mitigate the Risk of a Fine?

Friday, 13 November 2020

The recent fine given by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to Marriott International Inc (Marriott) serves as another reminder of the importance of data security.

Data Security - What Steps Can be Taken to Mitigate the Risk of a Fine?

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How Could an Increase in Capital Gains Tax Affect You?

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

Many more people may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if the recommendations of a Government-ordered report are adopted.

How Could an Increase in Capital Gains Tax Affect You?

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TPS and Independent Schools - Phased Withdrawal Is Soon to Be a Reality

Friday, 13 November 2020

Readers will remember, the Department for Education (DfE) published its consultation proposal to amend the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) rules, enabling independent schools in England and Wales to opt out of TPS participation for future teaching staff...

TPS and Independent Schools - Phased Withdrawal Is Soon to Be a Reality

Full Guidance for the Furlough Scheme Extension Released

Friday, 13 November 2020

Following the announcement on 5 November 2020 that the furlough scheme will be extended until 31 March 2021, the full guidance for calculating and making claims has been released, by way of updates to the existing patchwork of guidance notes.

Full Guidance for the Furlough Scheme Extension Released

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