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Complex challenges for employers in the year ahead

Constant changes and increasing complexity have helped make employment law a frontline challenge for business and this year looks set to continue the trend.

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Getting to work amidst travel chaos and disruption

There are several reasons why employees may have trouble getting to work because of major disruptions. The common cause recently is the ASLEF and RMT strikes affecting Southern and Gatwick Express train services, with the next bout of strikes planned for 24, 25 and 27 January. On Monday, tube strikes also affected commuters having a massive impact on businesses in London. And with today’s weather both ice and snow are affecting the roads and public transport around the country. The question is what can employers do?

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Equal Pay Day 2016

Equal pay day falls today, 10 November 2016, only one day later than last year. This means that women stop earning relative to men today.

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Dwelling on your company’s ownership of a dwelling

The UK government has set out to discourage the ownership of dwellings by companies (both offshore and onshore).

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Letting your flat might not be as easy as you think!

You’ve chosen to work abroad for the next couple of years. You’ve decided to rent your flat out whilst you’re away. Friends in the same position have done this - apparently, it’s easy! However, a recent case might make this more of a problem than you expected.

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Article 8: Personal Messages at Work. Beware!

Why you need a computer use policy that provides conditions and guidance on the use of the internet, social media and personal communications at work.

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Workplace non-disclosure agreements: What they cover, what they cannot, and what is changing

Few employment law topics have evolved as quickly in recent years as the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Once a quietly drafted provision in a settlement document, the NDA has become a focal point of public debate, parliamentary reform and regulatory scrutiny. Whether you are an employee being asked to sign one, or an employer reviewing your settlement templates, it is worth understanding both what these agreements can legitimately do, and the new limits Parliament has placed on them.

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Mitigating risks in business sales and purchases: Is warranty and indemnity insurance essential?

Understand how warranty and indemnity insurance can help buyers and sellers manage risk, support deal certainty and facilitate smoother M&A transactions.

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Deal or no deal? Keeping negotiations on track

How to keep commercial deals on track with Heads of Terms, NDAs and exclusivity, improving efficiency, reducing risk and avoiding delays.

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Rights and wrongs: How AI is reshaping Employment Tribunal claims

AI may be a familiar presence in the workplace, but it’s now starting to appear somewhere less expected: the Employment Tribunal (ET). Grayson Stuckey explores this trend – and what it means for employers.

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Understanding the Roles of Executors and Trustees

When making a will, you place significant trust in those appointed to carry out your wishes. Executors and trustees are key roles, often held by the same people, but their responsibilities differ. Understanding these roles and their obligations helps you make informed decisions when planning your estate or taking on either position.

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Assigning or Subletting a Commercial Lease: What Tenants Need to Know

This article explains the key differences between assignment and subletting, outlines the legal framework in England and Wales, and highlights the practical issues tenants should consider before taking action.

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