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Gender pay likely to stay in the spotlight

The BBC found itself in a media storm last month, following the publication of salaries paid to its highest-earning stars, which revealed that only one-third of its 96 top earners were women, and the top seven were all men. Since then, staff at the Financial Times have threatened to strike over the paper’s reported 13% per cent gender pay gap.

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Supreme Court rule Employment Tribunal fees are unlawful

UNISON sought judicial review of the Fees Order because it unlawfully prevents/restricts access to justice.

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Good intentions not enough in wage calculations

Accurate calculations of the National Minimum Wage continue to cause headaches for employers, with an employment tribunal acknowledging the complexity, saying there is no single key to unlock every case.

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Whistleblowing and the Public Interest Test

On 10 July 2017, in the case of Chesterton Global Ltd (t/a Chestertons) & Anor v Nurmohamed, the Court of Appeal reached a decision after considering the meaning of the words ‘in the public interest’.

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PSC Regime: New deadlines for changes in company ownership

Businesses have new deadlines to comply with regulations around transparency of ownership under the so-called ‘PSC’ regime.

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Time to get excited: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Time to get excited?

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How should an employer respond to a ‘heat of the moment’ resignation?

Employers should remember that a 'heat of the moment' resignation should be treated differently from those that come in the usual course of business. They are often verbal and unexpected and usually follow a workplace disagreement. To do otherwise may expose the business to the risk of an unfair dismissal claim.

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Understanding financial provisions on divorce

Divorce can be emotionally challenging, and navigating the financial aspects can add to the challenge.

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Agile AI Regulation: Moving with the times

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prominent everywhere we look in our everyday lives. The critical questions for those trying to make AI safer with regulations are: how broad, how soon and how strict should they be?

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Working with freelancers

In today's evolving job market, more and more professionals are opting for freelance work rather than traditional employment. This shift has prompted businesses to adapt their recruitment practices to accommodate the growing number of freelancers.

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Travelling abroad with a child who has a different surname

When travelling abroad with a child, parents often question the legal implications, especially if the child has a different surname.

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Starting a business?

The legal tips and requirements you need to know to start your business in England.

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