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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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Holiday pay ruling hit schools and colleges

A case heard by the Court of Appeal earlier this year will affect many in the education sector; holiday pay for workers, who only work part of the year and have no contractually set hours, should not be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

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Press release: Awakn

RIAA Barker Gillette’s commercial real estate, employment and corporate teams act for luxury wellness facility Awakn in the lease of its flagship gym at 1 Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf, which opened on 14 October 2019.

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Scheme of works: true intentions

The Supreme Court rules on the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954

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The New Tenant Fees Act 2019: How will it affect you?

In June 2019, a new Act came into force that has a profound effect on the rental market.

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Reform set to cut complexity of inheritance tax

Proposed changes could have far-reaching implications for future estate tax planning

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Insight

Whistleblowers: A quick guide

Whistleblowers are protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, which means it’s against the law for anyone to be treated unfairly or dismissed because they have blown the whistle.

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Dismissed with less than two years’ service?

If you have been employed for less than two years and your employer dismisses you, generally, you have will have no claim for unfair dismissal.

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Ready, steady, fit-out!

Retail and corporate tenants taking a lease of new or older premises will typically have fit-out works to carry out to get their new premises ready for occupation.

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Feathering new nests for fledgling students

Exam results have been released and new students know where they will be heading for university. Following the relief of results day, the next big headache for parents is often the search for accommodation, whether for first-timers or returning students.

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Childcare during the school holidays: What are the options?

If you work full time in the UK, you are entitled to at least 28 days paid annual leave, including the eight bank holidays. For parents of school-age children, however, that is often not enough to juggle childcare during the school holidays.

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Tackling taboos on menopause in the workplace

Employers are being advised to review their support for women experiencing problems in the workplace because of the menopause or risk compensation claims, following an employment tribunal ruling.

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