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Fair tips for all: New legislation ensures transparency in gratuity distribution

New rules to ensure fairness and transparency around handling tips, gratuities, and service charges for hospitality and other service sector businesses come into force on 1 July 2024. The new rules are designed to create an even-handed approach in situations where the employer controls how tips are distributed.

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Preventing sexual harassment

Employers are facing a pivotal moment as they brace for new regulations regarding sexual harassment set to take effect in October 2024.

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Why employers need a reflective response to employee beliefs

Recent tribunal judgments on the freedom to express gender-critical views highlight the growing challenge for employers in safely navigating discrimination in the workplace in the face of increasingly complex social attitudes.

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A spotlight on child arrangements in the UK

Celebrating National Children’s Day.

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An Introduction to Private Client Law

Lasting Powers of Attorney

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Digital divorce: the highs and lows

According to figures from the Ministry of Justice, digital divorce applications rose by 20% in the year following the introduction of no-fault divorce (2022 to 2023).

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Protect SMEs from corporate criminal liability

The law treats corporations as separate legal entities, but to what extent can your employees' actions result in your business being found criminally liable?

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Divorce applications at ten-year high

On 6 April 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (2020) came into force - a landmark reform introducing ‘no-fault divorce’ for couples ending their marriage.

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What is a trust fund?

A trust is a way of managing assets such as money, investments, land or property by formally transferring the assets to a trust fund administered for the benefit of others.

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The changing landscape of divorce

At RIAA Barker Gillette, we work with experts and professionals to achieve the best result for our clients in a friendly and non-confrontational manner.

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The benefits of having a will

A will gives you and your family peace of mind that your affairs are in order, putting less unnecessary stress on them during a difficult time.

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Should you include your children in mediation?

Examining child-inclusive mediation and whether it is suitable for your family.

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