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Landlords must comply with the latest energy efficiency standards

Landlords of residential property could face high fines if they do not meet the latest energy efficiency standards.

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Financial support measures for businesses

Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 outbreak has struck a heavy blow against businesses of all sizes across the UK.

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How to pass £1m to your children IHT free

From April 2020, changes to the Residence Nil Rate Band could allow parents to pass up to £1,000,000 inheritance tax-free to their children.

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Countdown to contract changes for employers

For a change, something in employment law unrelated to the Coronavirus pandemic!

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COVID-19: IR35 delayed to 6 April 2021

Owing to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government have opted to delay the controversial IR35 tax reforms, which were due to come into force on 6 April 2020, by one year.

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COVID-19 sick pay and support for businesses and employees

We are living in unprecedented times and following on from Boris Johnson’s announcement on 23 March 2020, the UK is ultimately on lockdown. Karen Cole looks at the options for employees and employers alike.

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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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What can debt enforcement companies really do?

Debt collection is a term that strikes terror into business owners and individuals alike.

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A rocky road to freedom of expression

Two recent tribunal claims highlight the challenge for employers in safely navigating personal expression by employees in the workplace.

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