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Managing the menopause at work

Wednesday, 18 October, is World Menopause Day.

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Right-to-rent crackdown

Residential landlords in the sight line over illegal renters

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The Intestacy Rules

In July 2023, the statutory legacy due to a surviving spouse or civil partner under the Intestacy Rules increased from £270,000 to £322,000.

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Fire and rehire – is it a good idea?

The Government is analysing feedback on its draft statutory Code of Practice tackling the use of 'fire and rehire'. But what does this mean to employers?

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A step towards family and maternity leave security

The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill 2022-23 is to be heard before the Lords on 19 May 2023.

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Significant duties set to fall on employers

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill. A Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) which originated in the House of Commons, Session 2022-23

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Insight

Relying on legal advice can provide a defence

Taking legal advice and honestly relying on it can stand as a defence to claims where a defendant’s necessary belief must be demonstrated for the claim to be successful.

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Lockdown your data whilst remote working

Businesses processing personal data must keep the protection of customer and employee data at the front of continuity planning as they tackle the Coronavirus threat.

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Co-parenting during COVID-19

With the kids at home and the country in lockdown, it is an incredibly difficult time for all families right now, but even more so for those families where parents are separated or are separating.

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Don’t put your footer in it when it comes to contracts

Companies are being urged to review their electronic procedures following a court ruling that an automatic email signature could suffice to conclude a binding contract.

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Trial periods in a redundancy scenario

The Employment Tribunal has ruled that employers must give clear notice of the termination of the redundant role when any alternative employment is offered, and a trial period commences during a redundancy consultation.

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Human rights, employment and social media

The European Court of Human Rights has held that the dismissal of an employee for writing a social blog could be a violation of their human rights under the right to freedom of expression.

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