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Time to get excited: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Time to get excited?

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Employment contracts and working overseas

Under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996), employees have the right not to be unfairly dismissed by their employer. However, the ERA 1996 is silent regarding its geographical scope, so it has been left to the courts to decide.

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Leases and side letters

Time for a rethink?

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Small suppliers to get info on big companies’ payment performance

New regulations designed to help small businesses get paid on time came into force in April, with a requirement for larger companies to publish information about how long they take to pay suppliers.

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Calculating holiday pay – change on the horizon?

In the UK, many employers calculate holiday pay based on basic salary alone – even if an employee usually receives commission. However, a landmark court case seems set to change this.

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House sellers are facing testing questions

Springtime is traditionally the busiest time for the property market, but with a knotty problem affecting more homes than ever, whether you’re buying or selling, it’s worth doing some horticultural homework before you start.

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Business Interruption Insurance

After the Supreme Court's judgment earlier in the year, what are the legal and practical impacts of the FCA's business interruption insurance test case?

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Security camera neighbour comes unstuck

The Christmas holidays provide an opportunity to catch up with jobs around the house, but this could lead to trouble, as Mr Woodard found out when installing security devices around his home.

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Parents: No need to Claus a Scene at Christmas

While Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, it can be challenging for separated families.

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Excluding liability in commercial contracts

Most commercial contracts use liability clauses to manage risks in the event of default, either by excluding liability altogether or setting a limit on liability.

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Understanding if the force is with you

'May the force be with you' is usually the concern of Jedi knights heading to battle in Star Wars, rather than something that company directors look for. But for those companies looking to claim that the coronavirus pandemic has given rise to circumstances beyond their control in delivering on contracts, another major ‘force' is concentrating minds.

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Succession planning for sole traders

While nobody likes to think about what might happen after they’ve died, it pays to plan ahead.

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