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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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A rocky road to freedom of expression

Two recent tribunal claims highlight the challenge for employers in safely navigating personal expression by employees in the workplace.

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Lease renewals where there’s disrepair

Landlords beware!

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How to sell a limited company

It’s all in the planning when it comes to selling privately-owned companies

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Asking to see your medical records

We all trust our doctors to have our best intentions at heart and to make sure we get the care and treatment we need. Doctors have always taken detailed notes of each patient’s health history, medical requirements, and their own recommendations as to how to proceed with treatment. But when was the last time you asked to see those notes for yourself? And do you have the right to see medical notes kept by professionals that concern your health and wellbeing?

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Nine smart ways to build staff loyalty

Managing labour turnover and retaining key staff have long presented challenges for businesses. There’s no single easy answer but, as Karen Cole explains, an all-round approach can reap rewards.

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Change in divorce law looks set to stop the blame game

No fault divorce is likely to be introduced, but professionals say fair deal on asset sharing means mediation must remain top of the agenda

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