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Limitation, Payment Notices and Adjudication - Court Case Review

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Court Case Review of LJR Interiors Ltd v Cooper Construction Ltd [2023] EWHC 3339 (TCC) The High Court recently handed down judgment in the case of  LJR Interiors Ltd  ("LJR")  v Cooper Construction Ltd ...

Should I offer unlimited holiday?

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An unlimited holiday policy is where employees are given no set amount of paid holiday entitlement per year. This means that, in theory, they can take as much or as little holiday as they wish, subject to meeting the statutory minimum entitlement enforced by...

Business Loan Agreements - How high will interest rates go?

Naushad Rahman
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In the business lending world, corporate solicitors need to be adept when drafting loan agreements. Loan agreements are legally binding documents between a lender and borrower which sets out the terms of mutual obligations from both parties. They are...

Eight Things to Remember When Selling your House

Sabrina Skerritt
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Selling your home can be daunting, but Conveyancers are on hand to absorb as much as possible to ensure a smooth and efficient sale. Several legal aspects need consideration when selling a property, some of which can be satisfied before your property is...

How long should I hold on to employees' personal data?

Employment Team
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Employers collect a lot of employee personal data from recruitment to when they eventually leave the business. Some employers may have questions regarding how long they can hold employee data, or whether it should all be deleted soon after the employment...

Eight things to remember when Buying your House

Emma Gilliland
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Buying a house is one of the most significant investments that most people make in their lifetime. Buying a house can be daunting and complex whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced property investor. In addition to finding the perfect home,...

How to manage employees with "side gigs"

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A “side gig” or “side hustle” is a way for employees to generate income in addition to their main employment. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of employees seeking out alternative streams of income has increased. According...

Adverse Weather - Your Rights as an Employee

Louise Bodeker
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It's no secret that adverse weather can impact businesses, employees, and their livelihoods. From icy roads to severe thunderstorms, extreme weather can disrupt normal operations and leave employers and employees with difficult decisions about how to...

Why contracts and agreements should always be in writing

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Never underestimate the power of pen to paper. The Supreme Court recently handed down judgment on Barton & Ors v Morris & Anor [2023] UKSC 3. This case has several interesting aspects and much to consider for lawyers. There is, however, a...

Are there limitations on what a settlement agreement can achieve?

Employment Team
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We often advise employers on how to manage relationships with their employees at work. This includes steps to settle disputes or recommendations on how to follow fair procedures to handle employees’ conduct and behaviour at work. Typically, this...

Long-Term Care - How to avoid issues with Care Contracts and Care Funding

Karon Walton
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Karon Walton, Care Advisor at Warner Goodman LLP, provides insight on how to avoid the mistakes commonly made when reviewing Care Contracts and Care Funding. One of the biggest concerns for many people is that they may have to receive care one day....

Should employers stop employees from bringing treats into the workplace?

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Many employers understand that healthy employees are happier and more productive. As a result, some businesses have invested in improving employee health through initiatives like employee assistance programs, gym memberships, and private health insurance....