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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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Conveyancing Solicitors Fees
If you’ve just had an offer accepted on a property or are considering selling your home, it’s time to start thinking about conveyancing fees in the UK.
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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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What To Consider When Forming A Charity
There are many benefits to setting up a charity, namely tax relief, an ability to receive certain grants and funding and payment of reduced business rate. However, most charities are regulated by the Charity Commission and there are responsibilities involved. Chartered Legal Executive Beth Kay advises caution to anyone thinking of setting up a charity and explains more.
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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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Unveiling The Changes In STEP Provisions Third Edition
Trainee Solicitor Charlotte Toms discusses the importance of ensuring your Will is correctly drafted to include the STEP Provisions.
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2023 It’s All About The People
Wilson Browne has always adopted the phrase “If you look after your employees, your employees will look after you and with that in mind last week was a celebration of all staff from Receptionists, Trainees to Senior Associates.
