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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent
This Act, which introduces a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the workplace, will come into force in October 2024.
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – A Brief Overview
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Act) affects UK companies and businesses by aiming to improve transparency and accountability to strengthen the regime around the prevention of money laundering and fraud.
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Mutual Trust of Confidence: case update
In a recently reported Tribunal decision of Fekete v Citibank it was decided that the claimant’s conduct was a fair reason for his dismissal as his conduct resulted in the breach of Citibank’s trust and confidence.
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The Who, What, When, Why and How…of EMI Schemes
Enterprise Management Incentive Schemes (“EMIs”) are employee share options that enjoy favourable tax treatment. They are specifically targeted at small, higher-risk trading companies.
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A Guide to Business Contracts
What is the purpose of a business contract? A business contract is a legally enforceable…
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The outlook for office markets: How will energy performance impact office stocks
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published an article, the outlook for office markets: How will energy performance impact office stocks? reflecting on the future of demand for office assets with reference to the increased legislative requirements regarding Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).
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Barton –v– Morris – The Importance of Legal Certainty in Commercial Contracts
The case of Barton –v– Morris once again highlighted the importance of achieving a position of legal certainty in commercial contracts.
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Employment Law – Holiday Pay: An Important Update
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, claims for underpayments must be brought before the end…
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AI: Rise Of The Robots – AI Versus Copyright
AI technology has become more popular, and has become a hot topic due to the…
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Government delays mandatory biodiversity net gain to January 2024
On 27 September 2023, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced that the government is delaying implementation of mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) of at least 10% for new planning applications under the town and country planning regime in England that result in loss or degradation of habitat (see government press release).
