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Coronavirus: Impact on Employers

Employers who conduct a thorough review of their workplace will be best placed to limit the harm their business may suffer.

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To suspend, or not to suspend, that is the question

In the recent High Court case Harrison v Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Ms Harrison, the Trust’s Deputy Head of Legal Service, successfully argued that her suspension was unreasonable.

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Documenting the Bank of Mum and Dad

Parents who help their children get on the property ladder are being urged to adopt a more cautious approach when it comes to handing over the cash.

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Workplace mental wellbeing

Workplace mental wellbeing is a top concern among employers, according to European-wide research.

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New Commercial Partner Victoria Holland

Corporate and commercial partner, Victoria Holland, joins West End Law Firm RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP.

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Holidays over the Christmas period

Employers must be wary not to impose excessive sanctions in response to employees taking unauthorised holiday over the Christmas period.

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Estate planning for blended families

Navigating wills and inheritance

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Unfair contract terms

The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 protects parties with less bargaining power from unfair or unreasonable contractual terms. A crucial part of the Act is the “reasonableness test”, which assesses the fairness and enforceability of exclusion and limitation clauses.

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Can a UK employee work abroad remotely?

Many UK employees are considering working abroad due to the rise of remote working opportunities and the desire for more flexible lifestyles. However, before employers consider agreeing to such an arrangement, they must understand the legal implications and potential challenges that may arise.

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Greenwashing attracts the wrong attention

Businesses must not paint themselves in artificial shades when pushing their environmental credentials.

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Checking your employment status

Checking your employment status and understanding it is essential, as it determines your legal rights, tax obligations, and benefits.

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What is the reasonableness test?

The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA) protects consumers and parties with lesser bargaining power from unfair or unreasonable contractual provisions.

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