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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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Four steps to reduce the chances of a contested will (Part 2)

Last month we set out the reasons why instructing a solicitor can reduce the chances of your will being contested after your death (read the article here).

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Non-Compete. Get it right to protect against competition

Companies looking to protect their business by relying on non-compete clauses for key employees should check that any post-termination restrictions are reasonable.

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How TUPE protects when employees transfer

A property management company ran into a brick wall when they tried to boost their benefits package before transferring to a new employer under the TUPE employment protection regulations.

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How to reduce the chances of a will being contested (Part 1)

One of the main reasons people draft a will is to give their family peace of mind. The last thing they want is for their friends and family to be squabbling over their assets when they die.

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Locking down the legalities when planning ahead

NHS workers fighting Covid-19, together with older people and the vulnerable are behind a spike in the demand for new wills over recent weeks according to the Law Society.

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Lockdown family breakdown toolkit

The Coronavirus lockdown is redefining lifestyles and the boundaries of our interactions; a situation that can challenge even the strongest bonds.

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