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What Is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property, or IP, can be described as something that a person creates using their mind. In other words, IP is essentially a product of human imagination and intellect. Examples might include a story, an invention, an artistic work, a design, or a logo.
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Advising Father Christmas On Employment Related Issues
Here at Wilson Browne Solicitors, we appreciate the fact that December is a busy time for those in the North Pole and it seems that Father Christmas is in need for some employment advice.
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A Timely Reminder Of The Rules Around Redundancy
In a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case, the EAT decided that an employee’s dismissal for redundancy was unfair as a result of a clear absence of meaningful consultation at the formative stage of the redundancy. Tom Charteress talks us through the case and reminds us of the criteria to follow when it comes to making redundancies
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Sexual Harassment In The Workplace – The New Laws
Combining the newly passed law with the ONS’s recently published analysis of harassment within England and Wales which showed that a quarter of those who had experienced sexual harassment said it occurred at their place of work, its imperative that employers understand the new law and what it means for them.
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What Exactly Is Employee Ownership?
The concept of employee ownership isn’t a new one to businesses, but since the Finance Act 2014, it is a business structure that has been gaining momentum. Employee ownership may take many forms, including setting up an Employee Benefit Trust (commonly known as an EBT) or setting up an Employee Ownership Trust (commonly known as an EOT).
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Bereavement In The workplace
Managing workplace bereavement is challenging. Maybe that’s why it’s rarely mentioned. But most people experience loss during their working lives and with Hospice UK reporting that fewer than 1 in 5 managers feel “very confident” supporting employees with bereavement, it needs mentioning!
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How Employment Law Affects My Business?
Employment law is designed to protect the rights of the employee and covers almost all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. It is essential for employers to comply with the various rules and regulations if they are to avoid costly employment tribunal claims.
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What Should Be Included In A Contract Of Employment?
A contract of employment (often referred to as an employment contract) is an agreement between an employer and an employee concerning the terms of their arrangement.
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Affordable and Social Rented Tenants – Can You Buy A Stake Of Your Home
There is a new Right to Shared Ownership route. Similar to the Right to Buy, tenants of affordable rented and social rented homes can apply to buy an equity stake in their home.
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Modifying Restrictive Covenants
Trainee Solicitor Hannah Bayliss takes a look at restrictive covenants, whether they can be discharged or modified and sites a recent tribunal.
