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London Legal Walk 2018

Raising funds for the London Legal Support Trust

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Firefighter ruling sparks new heat for employers

The standby arrangements for Belgium’s volunteer firefighters are set to cause new headaches across the European Union for employers with workers who are paid flat rates for time on-call or when sleeping in the workplace

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GDPR: The concept of consent

Consent is one of the core elements of data protection legislation, however it is not the only basis for processing personal data

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The New Electronic Communications Code: Key points for landowners

A new Electronic Communications Code came into force on 28 December 2017, the rationale behind which is the improvement of telecoms operators’ networks, infrastructure and connectivity.

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Cybercrime: Managing the legal issues for victims

Government statistics show that nearly seven out of 10 larger firms in the UK have been hit by a cyber-attack or a breach in the last year

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Avoiding Bitcoin bubbles and cyber currency scams

The surge of interest in cryptocurrencies is predicted to see investors getting their fingers burned as volatility continues and while the sector remains unregulated

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Insight

Dismissing employees with under two years’ service

Risky business?

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Termination Payments & Tax

The rules of thumb on tax, termination payments, benefits and packages.

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Discrimination: from hot air to bra sizes

The news that Airbnb has adopted a new anti-discrimination code, following accusations of racism by hosts on the home-sharing site, highlights the growing challenge in managing this increasingly sensitive issue.

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Safety checking the school run

Sunday’s change of the hour, leaves us all relishing the lighter mornings (if not the darker evenings). With that in mind parents are being encouraged to take a safety check with children in readiness for the change.

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Risks of varying an employment contract

Employees' terms will often alter throughout their employment: their roles may change, or their pay may increase. Most changes are uncontroversial. However, at times, you may wish to implement a change, which an employee may be less willing to accept. It is essential you know how to make any change legally binding and how to minimise disruption.

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Sudden death – What to do

The probate process contains many traps and pitfalls. In all but the most straightforward of cases, you should consider taking legal advice.

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