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Employment Law Case Update: Fair dismissal with no right to appeal

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Offering the right to appeal in a dismissal is a controversial area, with some tribunals ruling that a lack of a right to appeal renders the dismissal unfair.  Our Employment Law team today review the case of Mr G Moore v Phoenix Product Development...

What is indirect associative discrimination?

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In the case of Follows v Nationwide Building Society 2020, a UK Employment Tribunal for the first time upheld a claim of indirect associative discrimination. This is an important decision which could have implications for employers as to the treatment of...

Changes to the National Security and Investments Act (NSI Act)

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As of 4 th January 2022, the Government will be able to scrutinise, intervene and impose conditions in certain acquisitions. In some instances, the Government may be able to unwind or block an acquisition altogether under the National Security and...

Employment Law Case Update: Failure to make reasonable adjustment considered fair

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Making reasonable adjustments for an employee is an important consideration for employers regarding avoiding tribunal claims.  There are circumstances where not making reasonable adjustments could be considered fair by an Employment Tribunal. ...

Employment Law in recruitment; the dos and don'ts when recruiting

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Finding and recruiting the right candidate for your business can be an arduous process and may, in some circumstances, end in a tribunal claim from an aggrieved candidate. Our Employment Law team today discuss some of the mistakes employers may make during...

Acceleration in Building and Construction Contracts

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Timing is a vital part of any building and construction contract and understanding the implications of delays can help in avoiding disputes.  The same can be said for when an employer wants a project completed ahead of time, known as acceleration....

Congratulations as Trainee Solicitor takes the next step in her legal career

Charlotte Payne
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Celebrating the successful milestones of our employees is an important part of who we are as a firm, so we are sending our congratulations to Charlotte Payne who began her Period of Recognised Training with us on 1 st October 2021. It was in May 2018 when...

Employment Law Case Update: Pregnancy Discrimination

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Data protection is such an important part of every business, and includes the data of our employees.  Our Employment Law team today review the case of Mrs J Walker v South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 2021 and whether a privacy violation by a...

How can I support my employees with their mental health after Covid-19?

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One of the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic has been a renewed focus on the importance of mental health. The Office for National Statistics has found that one in five adults experienced depression in early 2021, double the rate reported before the...

Employment Law Case Update: Right to Appeal in Redundancies

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Offering the right to appeal can be a difficult decision; while it is not always a legal right, it could be considered an ethical right to allow an employee the right to appeal the decision to dismiss them. Our Employment Law team here reviwes the case of ...

What is a Status Determination Statement for IR35?

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A Status Determination Statement (SDS) is a written statement prepared by a business which states the employment status of a contractor whom they engage. As of April 2021, all large and medium sized businesses have been required by the off payroll working...

Notice periods revert for residential landlords seeking possession

Amelia Ford
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October sees a major milestone in notice periods for residential tenancies where landlords are seeking possession, as they revert to pre-pandemic requirements.  The time during the pandemic has been tough for both landlords and tenants alike, with many...