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Christmas temps – what are the rules?

For many businesses, Christmas is often the busiest time of the year. As a result, employers welcome extra support from temporary staff known as 'Christmas temps'.

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Embarrassing regulation breach for the MoJ

Businesses must ensure they are on the right side of the regulations when it comes to advertising or posting on social media.

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Changes in Family Law in the last 12 months

There have been various developments within family law over the last year or so, but the two which have changed the way that we look at divorce is the introduction of no-fault divorce and the trend towards Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

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Rising living costs can affect your maintenance order

In many cases, the cost of living crisis is likely to affect ongoing maintenance payments. We explore the topic and the solution available.

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HMRC deadline dispensation for trustees

Trustees who missed the September deadline to comply with the expanded scope of the Trust Registration regime have been thrown a lifeline by HMRC. HMRC will not penalise those who missed the cut-off date through ignorance.

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HMRC impose new obligations on trustees

Trustees must register their trust with the Trust Registration Service by 1 September 2021, even if it does not incur a tax liability.

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Veganism and employment law

Vegan beliefs extend beyond Veganuary

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Enforceability: Post-termination restrictions

Quilter Private Client Advisers v Falconer is a rare case on PTRs and acts as a stark warning to employers not to use ‘template’ clauses without due consideration.

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Employers: How to lawfully dismiss an employee

If you are considering the possibility of terminating a member of staff's employment, it is important to ensure that there are internal procedures in place which are fair and reasonable and that those procedures are followed. A careful approach reduces your exposure to claims before an Employment Tribunal.

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What might force majeure look like post COVID-19?

‘Force majeure’ can be used as a way of exiting a contract. But what is it? And does it apply to post-Covid-19 contracts?

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Should sanctions for dishonesty be harmonised?

Reading the recent Judgment of Mr Justice Julian Knowles in Simawi v General Medical Council provokes thought, not for the first time, about the apparent disparity between sanctions imposed for dishonesty within healthcare and legal services.

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Holiday entitlement, pay and furlough

What are my employees entitled to?

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