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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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Understanding leasehold property

To make your home your castle, be sure who owns the drawbridge...

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Voluntary workers

Their rights and your responsibilities as an employer

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Dealing with employee theft

Suspicion is one thing. Solid facts are another.

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Sign of the times

It is widely known that you may need planning permission for an extension to your house, or to add a new building to your business complex or even to put up a large wall, but did you know that you may also need permission to put up a sign?

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Contract formation

Contrary to popular belief, legally binding contracts don’t always take the form of lengthy written documents

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Share schemes: a perk or a pain?

It’s only fair that if your team do a good job, you offer them a reward. Share schemes can act to incentivise a team, or they can turn out to be a pain in the bank account.

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