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Supreme Court rule Employment Tribunal fees are unlawful

UNISON sought judicial review of the Fees Order because it unlawfully prevents/restricts access to justice.

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Good intentions not enough in wage calculations

Accurate calculations of the National Minimum Wage continue to cause headaches for employers, with an employment tribunal acknowledging the complexity, saying there is no single key to unlock every case.

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Whistleblowing and the Public Interest Test

On 10 July 2017, in the case of Chesterton Global Ltd (t/a Chestertons) & Anor v Nurmohamed, the Court of Appeal reached a decision after considering the meaning of the words ‘in the public interest’.

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PSC Regime: New deadlines for changes in company ownership

Businesses have new deadlines to comply with regulations around transparency of ownership under the so-called ‘PSC’ regime.

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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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Checking your employment status

Checking your employment status and understanding it is essential, as it determines your legal rights, tax obligations, and benefits.

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What is the reasonableness test?

The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA) protects consumers and parties with lesser bargaining power from unfair or unreasonable contractual provisions.

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Step-families and succession planning

With increasing rates of re-marriage and the resulting blended families, parents need to take action if they wish to protect children from a previous relationship's inheritance.

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How could your corporate commercial lawyer make or break your business?

Every good corporate commercial lawyer truly appreciates that your business is your legacy, not simply your job. Corporate lawyer Evangelos Kyveris looks at the essential qualities to look for when choosing a corporate commercial lawyer.

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The road ahead for Businesses

Corporate partner Victoria Holland looks at the road ahead for businesses.

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Financial planning for cohabiting couples

As of 2021, 3.6 million couples in the UK chose to cohabit rather than get married or enter a civil partnership.

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