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13 July

The Tier 2 (General) category is the main immigration route for UK employers seeking to recruit non EEA Skilled workers. It is subject to an annual limit of 20,700 places,... Read More

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13 July

In Kilraine v London Borough of Wandsworth, the Court of Appeal had to consider whether or not the employee had made a "qualifying disclosure" entitling her to protection under the... Read More

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12 July

Employers will be aware that failing to manage dismissals fairly can result in costly and lengthy proceedings. Some recent EAT decisions have considered the tricky issues of dismissal for gross... Read More

case studies

12 July

This case provides guidance on whether and in what respect a registrant having retired can be taken into account when considering whether fitness to practise is impaired. 1. The facts... Read More

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9 July

The Welsh Government has advised that people in residential care in Wales, will see their capital limit increase from £30,000 to £40,000, meaning that they will be able to retain... Read More

newsletters

5 July

Welcome to this month's edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan's monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. How to sell a flat with a short lease... Read More

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5 July

After almost seven years of litigation, the Supreme Court has upheld the decisions of the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal that Gary Smith was a ‘worker’ and not... Read More

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5 July

Does it matter if someone is called an ’employee’ or a ‘worker’ or ‘self-employed’? The simple answer is yes, provided that label reflects the reality of the working relationship. An... Read More

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5 July

Cardiff-based workplace design, fit-out and furniture specialist Paramount Office Interiors has been acquired in a management buyout (MBO). Paramount’s Managing Director Richard Jones led the management team on the buyout. Clients include... Read More

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4 July

We are a nation of pet lovers, in fact over 45 percent of us own a pet [i]. However what many do not consider is what will happen to their... Read More

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2 July

Following a cyber-attack on the British and Foreign Bible Society which led to a data breach by the charity in 2016, the ICO has recently fined the Society £100,000 for failing... Read More

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2 July

The recent judgment of the Supreme Court in Pimlico Plumbers Ltd v Smith is undoubtedly the most significant decision of the recent employment status cases which impact in particular the so-called "gig... Read More