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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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Property Auctions: How a solicitor can be your key to success

Ben Marks, Head of Residential Property at London law firm RIAA Barker Gillette (UK), explains why solicitors are invaluable at ensuring buyers and sellers can navigate the legal complexities of auctioned properties. He explores the risks associated with property auctions and discusses solicitors' indispensable role in mitigating these risks.

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Are your business’s legal documents up to date?

New Year is an opportune moment for businesses to ensure their legal affairs are in order. One of the critical aspects of this process is the review and update of legal documents.

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Six Common Inheritance Tax Myths

Busting the misconceptions.

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Charities, gifts and inheritance tax

In 1789 Benjamin Franklin famously said, ‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’. To date, this is still very much true. We get taxed on our earnings and gains during our lifetime, and upon death, tax may apply to the wealth we’ve built up during our lifetime in the form of inheritance tax.

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Work-Life Balance: How you can support your employees

Karen Cole explores employees' legal rights, the duty of care employers have, and strategies to promote work-life balance.

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Director responsibilities on resignation – do you know yours?

When Rishi Sunak removed Suella Braverman from her cabinet post, she took a defiant stance, with an open letter criticising the PM for reneging on promises and calling for a leadership election.

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