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Getting to work amidst travel chaos and disruption

There are several reasons why employees may have trouble getting to work because of major disruptions. The common cause recently is the ASLEF and RMT strikes affecting Southern and Gatwick Express train services, with the next bout of strikes planned for 24, 25 and 27 January. On Monday, tube strikes also affected commuters having a massive impact on businesses in London. And with today’s weather both ice and snow are affecting the roads and public transport around the country. The question is what can employers do?

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Equal Pay Day 2016

Equal pay day falls today, 10 November 2016, only one day later than last year. This means that women stop earning relative to men today.

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Dwelling on your company’s ownership of a dwelling

The UK government has set out to discourage the ownership of dwellings by companies (both offshore and onshore).

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Letting your flat might not be as easy as you think!

You’ve chosen to work abroad for the next couple of years. You’ve decided to rent your flat out whilst you’re away. Friends in the same position have done this - apparently, it’s easy! However, a recent case might make this more of a problem than you expected.

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Article 8: Personal Messages at Work. Beware!

Why you need a computer use policy that provides conditions and guidance on the use of the internet, social media and personal communications at work.

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Peak Performance: LawNet Challenge 2016

RIAA Barker Gillette soar to new heights in Snowdonia National Park

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How can you protect your business when customers call in the bailiffs?

Disputes between businesses and customers are common. If you cannot agree a settlement, your business may be called to the Small Claims Court or a higher court.

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Part 2: Crossing and dotting makes for clear contracts

Making a case study of an enforceable contract: the judgement in the case of Blue v Ashley

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Part 1: Crossing and dotting makes for clear contracts

Tesla founder Elon Musk is set to become the richest man in the world if he succeeds in growing the company to $650bn, after agreeing to work for no pay for ten years, in return for what’s been estimated as a $55.8bn bonus if he hits target.

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Can pre-nups help to save your marriage?

Wedding season is just around the corner and has an extra buzz thanks to the brace of royal weddings planned for 2018

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A wake-up call for small companies on the bribery process

The activity of political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica has been hitting both headlines and the Facebook share price, following accusations that it used the personal data of millions of Facebook users to sway the outcomes of the 2016 US presidential election and the UK Brexit referendum

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Spotlight on equal pay

Equal pay is a legal obligation. In recent months it has hit the headlines, with Ryanair notably coming under fire for inequality in pay between the sexes.

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