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25 July
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023 and it makes significant changes to the statutory right to request flexible working. These include allowing... Read Morearticles
25 July
In the seventh article of our public inquiries article series, we look at hearings and oral evidence. Read Morearticles
21 July
We examine whether students have the right to legal representation at disciplinary hearings. In certain cases, fairness may necessitate legal representation. Read Morearticles
19 July
In the context of COP-26 targets and with the UK Government issuing £16 billion in green bonds in 2021, the sustainable lending area is one proving to live up to... Read Morearticles
19 July
New regulations have come into force for higher-risk buildings. On 6 April 2023, the Government introduced the new Higher-Risk Buildings (Key Building Information etc) (England) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/396) ("the... Read Morearticles
14 July
In a highly significant judgment yesterday, (13 July), the High Court held that the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2022 which came into effect on 21... Read Morearticles
12 July
Local Government lawyer Richard Ivory spoke to Blake Morgan as part of our In-house Insights series and shone a light on challenges and the power of networking. Blake Morgan's business... Read Morearticles
11 July
The rules on inheritance tax ("IHT") surrounding gifting can be complex. Many are aware of the basics of gifting exemptions but few understand the logistics of how gifts are reported... Read Morearticles
10 July
A Lasting Power of Attorney ('LPA') is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people over the age of 18 (known as your 'attorneys'), to make... Read Morearticles
7 July
An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can benefit exiting shareholders, business owners and employees. We explore the benefits and if it could be right for you. Shareholders can transfer majority ownership... Read Morearticles
5 July
Menstrual health and the menopause still largely remain "taboo" subjects in the workplace. The British Standards Institute (BSI) hopes to be the catalyst for change and help employers improve the... Read Morearticles
4 July
The EAT recently held that the Employment Tribunal was wrong to find that a pregnant employee's dismissal was discriminatory when it had not made clear findings as to whether the... Read More