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April showers employers with a raft of employment legislation

Gender pay gaps, itemised payslips and what to do about working rights for EU citizens – these are some of the issues looming large for employers over the coming weeks, with April ushering in many significant dates for new and amended employment legislation.

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Qaiser’s Climbing Kilimanjaro

Qaiser’s undertaking this incredible challenge in support of Mind, the Mental Health Charity.

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£66m acquisition advertised in Property Week

RIAA Barker Gillette’s role in advising Balfe Ltd on part of their £66m acquisition advertised in Property Week

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The Highly Contentious ‘Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order 2018’

While it may appear that Brexit is the only topic of conversation in government today, at the beginning of February Parliament met to discuss The Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order 2018, which unlike its name has been highly contentious since its inception.

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A bonus for shared ownership buyers

First-time buyers who bought a shared ownership property in the last twelve months should check if they are due a refund on any stamp duty paid.

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Greater protection for pregnant women and new parents

New proposals to give pregnant women and new mothers returning to work greater protection from being treated unfairly were published in January by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

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Debunking myths about dying without a will (intestate)

Making a will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones. However, research from Royal London* found that 5.4 million adults in the UK do not have a will.

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The life stages of legacy planning

Record property values and family structures make inheritance planning a growing issue yet research shows that more than half of adults in the UK do not have a will in place, with the figure rising to almost 60% among parents.

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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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