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Holidays over the Christmas period

Employers must be wary not to impose excessive sanctions in response to employees taking unauthorised holiday over the Christmas period.

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Holiday pay ruling hit schools and colleges

A case heard by the Court of Appeal earlier this year will affect many in the education sector; holiday pay for workers, who only work part of the year and have no contractually set hours, should not be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

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Press release: Awakn

RIAA Barker Gillette’s commercial real estate, employment and corporate teams act for luxury wellness facility Awakn in the lease of its flagship gym at 1 Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf, which opened on 14 October 2019.

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Scheme of works: true intentions

The Supreme Court rules on the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954

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The New Tenant Fees Act 2019: How will it affect you?

In June 2019, a new Act came into force that has a profound effect on the rental market.

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Eco-Law: striving to be an ethical lawyer with impact

While there may be some dinosaurs still rejecting even the concept of anthropogenic climate change, the rest of us are aware of the need not to ignore the scientific data.

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Making your wishes clear

Private client partner James McMullan looks at how you can clearly communicate your wishes when giving Power of Attorney.

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How employment law affects your business

Employment partner Karen Cole looks at when the employment relationship starts and how businesses can navigate their journey successfully to its end.

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Pronouns in the workplace

A potential naming minefield for employers relates to gender identity and preferred pronouns.

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Do I need planning permission to make changes to my garden?

With summer just around the corner, many people plan to make changes to their gardens. Some changes might be extensive, including decking, a garden office, fences or a total landscaping overhaul. While you generally won't need permission to plant your favourite flowers, more extensive projects may require planning permission.

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What are your children’s inheritance rights?

When drafting a will, one of the key things you will need to consider is who you want to inherit your estate.

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Dangers of deceit

In the case of Pisante v Logothetis, the Commercial Court ruled that false statements made by the Defendant encouraged the Claimant to make substantial investments in the Defendant’s business. The Court relied on the law of deceit awarding the Claimant significant damages plus the rescission of the contract.

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