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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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New workers shift pattern related legislation
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has received Royal Assent and is expected to come into force in September 2024. This legislation introduces a new statutory right for workers to request a more predictable working pattern.
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RICS publishes second edition of standard on whole-life carbon assessment for the built environment
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published the second edition of its whole-life carbon assessment (WCLA) standard for the built environment.
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An Introduction to B Corporations
A B Corporation is a company or business that has publicly committed to following sustainable and responsible business practices by obtaining accreditation as a certified B Corporation (B Corp).
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Court changes – the importance of getting it right
From 14 August 2023 onwards, The County Court Money Claims Centre (previously based in Salford) and the County Court Business Centre (previously based in Northampton) have been replaced by the creation of the Civil National Business Centre at Northampton.
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PRs assenting or transferring land no longer exempt from providing identity evidence to Land Registry
Land Registry Practice Guide 67 – “Evidence of Identity” (LRPG 67) sets out when evidence of identity is required to register transactions at the Land Registry.
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Are zero-hour contracts legal in the UK?
Zero-hour contracts have become increasingly common in the UK in recent years but what is a zero hour contract.
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Is It Illegal To Pay Somebody Less For Doing The Same Job?
The Equal Pay Act in the UK is now 50 years old, and it was largely replaced by the Equality Act 2010, but equal pay is still a major issue, especially the gender pay gap so is it illegal to pay someone less for doing the same job?
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Employment Update – National Minimum Wage Breaches ‘Name and Shamed’ By The Government
On the 21 June 2023 the Department for Trade and Business named a total of…
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Starting Out In Business – A Guide To Employment Law
Starting a business can be daunting. There are so many things to keep on top…
