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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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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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Why do lawyers keep talking about “Mitchell”?

One answer might be we need to get out more!

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Unfair dismissal cap changes

As before, the cap does not apply where the reason for dismissal or redundancy selection is carrying out health and safety activities or because the employee made a "protected disclosure" (whistleblowing).

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Do your property contracts protect you?

It’s all in the drafting

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Next equal pay appeal: when can market pressures justify different pay
When can recruitment and retention pressures justify different pay? Karen Cole explores the Next equal pay appeal, explaining why equal pay risks remain and what employers should consider when reviewing pay packages and the evidence supporting their

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Domestic Abuse Protection Orders: where are they available and what other protection can you seek?
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders can offer tailored protection, but availability is currently limited. Pippa Marshall explains how they work, who can apply and the other protective orders available, including non-molestation and occupation orders.

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Missing beneficiaries and unknown heirs: what should executors do?
What should an executor do if someone entitled to inherit cannot be found? James McMullan explains how to trace missing beneficiaries, the limits of statutory notices and the options to consider before distributing an estate.

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Pay transparency in recruitment: Is your business ready to disclose salaries?
Employers may eventually have to provide salary information much earlier in the recruitment process under proposals being considered by the Government.

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Pension inheritance tax changes will increase executors’ responsibilities from April 2027
From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will be included within the scope of Inheritance Tax. We explain what the changes mean for executors, why estate administration may become more complex and how careful planning c

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