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Gender pay gap reporting was first introduced by the Government in 2017. Regulations require employers with over 250 employees to report the average difference in pay between men and women in their organisation. This difference is calculated based on a...
The last 12 months of the Covid-19 pandemic have seen more people than ever begin to put their affairs in order through writing their Wills and arranging Lasting Powers of Attorney. While the world continues to turn to more digital tools as we work and live remotely, this has also seen the rise in so-called “DIY Wills”. For some, these can be a useful, time saving tool, however for the majority of people this can leave stones unturned regarding concerns around the validity of the will, Inheritance Tax, Trusts, the consequences of multiple marriages, potential disputes between beneficiaries and understanding the varying types of Will that could protect your loved ones in the future.
Naomi Walton, Paralegal in our Private Client department, discusses more here about the rise of DIY Wills, the pitfalls that people can face and why seeking legal advice will always be the beneficial route to follow.
There are many reasons why a company may consider a de-merger, whether that is for profitability, reducing risk or transferring assets. Stacey Browne, Solicitor in our Company Commercial team, explains more here about the reasons why you may be...
Breaching the terms of an employees' employment contract will have serious ramifications for employers and so before any decisions are made you should ensure that your actions will not have consequences. Our Employment Law team today reviews the...
Suspension is when an employee remains employed but does not do any work or attend the workplace and there are several different circumstances when they may be appropriate. Suspensions can be used to protect the integrity of a disciplinary investigation, but...
All employers know that they cannot discriminate against an employee based on their age, but did you know that you also cannot discriminate against a potential employee? Protected characteristics also apply to job candidates and our Employment Law ...
As an employer, there will no doubt come a time when you need to dismiss an employee. Under Section 98 of the Employment Rights Act, there are five potentially fair reasons to dismiss an employee, which are capability, conduct, redundancy, breach of...
The last 12 months have been incredibly turbulent for everyone around the world, and charities in particular have seen their fundraising opportunities diminish. This is why we are so pleased to be able to continue our support for Portsmouth Down...
As the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown continues albeit with an end in sight, even with the success of the vaccine roll-out, it is an unfortunate consequence that not all companies will survive the coming months. With Carillion still fresh...
In Employment Law , it is not enough to simply supply training or policies for your employees; you must ensure you go one step further and ensure they are up to date and training is refreshed on a regular basis. Our Employment Law team today reviews a...
Substance abuse remains a sensitive topic for many people despite the fact that it affects many lives across the UK. For instance, in 2017/2018 the NHS estimated that approximately 586,000 adults in England had an alcohol dependency. Substance abuse poses a...
In the case of Uber BV and others v Aslam and others [2021], after five years or wrangling, the UK Supreme Court unanimously decided that Uber drivers are workers and therefore entitled to certain employment rights. Our Employment Law team here...
Rishi Sunak has announced an extension to the Stamp Duty Holiday, which was originally announced in July 2020. The amendments form part of the support from the Government in response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced an extension to the Stamp Duty Holiday, which was originally announced in July 2020. The amendments formed part of the support from the Government in response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Covid-19 has had many serious consequences on our health, economy and personal relationships, and unfortunately the resulting lockdowns arising from the pandemic have led to an increase in reports of domestic abuse . Working from home...
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