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Autumn Budget Statement 2024

Key implications for employment law, property law, and estate planning

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How the Employment Rights Bill 2024 impacts employers and businesses

The government’s new Employment Rights Bill outlines significant changes to employment laws, focusing on workers' rights and flexibility.

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Protect vulnerable people from fraud

With the rise of sophisticated digital scams, vulnerable individuals are at greater risk of losing their life savings in a single click or tap.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) urges families to plan ahead to minimise Inheritance Tax

RIAA Barker Gillette UK, a prominent West End law firm, is urging families to take proactive steps to reduce their inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities.

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Flexible working legislation updates

Key highlights and best practices employers need to know.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) act in major share sale

RIAA Barker Gillette UK successfully represents Russell Ambrose in a major share sale in Eye Hospitals Group Limited.

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Tackling taboos on menopause in the workplace

Employers are being advised to review their support for women experiencing problems in the workplace because of the menopause or risk compensation claims, following an employment tribunal ruling.

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What is a personal representative?

A personal representative is somebody who handles a person’s estate when they pass away. The estate is made up of all the deceased’s assets, which can include anything from money in the bank, to personal possessions, stocks and shares, cars, real estate and even cryptocurrency.

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A simple business tip: prepare for the unexpected!

Business continuity planning may range across various disaster scenarios - from cyber-attack to fire or flood - but can overlook the obvious, which is how the business will cope if the owner isn’t available to manage financial matters and decision making.

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What is employment law?

Employment law focuses on everything to do with the world of work and offers protection to businesses, as employers, and individuals as employees and workers.

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Can I fire someone with less than two years of service?

Generally, employees can only claim unfair dismissal against an employer if they have a minimum of two years’ service.

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What are the automatically unfair reasons for dismissal?

In general, to bring an unfair dismissal claim, an employee must have worked for an employer for at least two years. In certain circumstances, however, the law offers employees protection against unfair dismissal, regardless of their length of service.

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