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Fair tips for all: New legislation ensures transparency in gratuity distribution

New rules to ensure fairness and transparency around handling tips, gratuities, and service charges for hospitality and other service sector businesses come into force on 1 July 2024. The new rules are designed to create an even-handed approach in situations where the employer controls how tips are distributed.

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Preventing sexual harassment

Employers are facing a pivotal moment as they brace for new regulations regarding sexual harassment set to take effect in October 2024.

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Why employers need a reflective response to employee beliefs

Recent tribunal judgments on the freedom to express gender-critical views highlight the growing challenge for employers in safely navigating discrimination in the workplace in the face of increasingly complex social attitudes.

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A spotlight on child arrangements in the UK

Celebrating National Children’s Day.

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An Introduction to Private Client Law

Lasting Powers of Attorney

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Digital divorce: the highs and lows

According to figures from the Ministry of Justice, digital divorce applications rose by 20% in the year following the introduction of no-fault divorce (2022 to 2023).

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How to sell a limited company

It’s all in the planning when it comes to selling privately-owned companies

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Asking to see your medical records

We all trust our doctors to have our best intentions at heart and to make sure we get the care and treatment we need. Doctors have always taken detailed notes of each patient’s health history, medical requirements, and their own recommendations as to how to proceed with treatment. But when was the last time you asked to see those notes for yourself? And do you have the right to see medical notes kept by professionals that concern your health and wellbeing?

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Nine smart ways to build staff loyalty

Managing labour turnover and retaining key staff have long presented challenges for businesses. There’s no single easy answer but, as Karen Cole explains, an all-round approach can reap rewards.

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Change in divorce law looks set to stop the blame game

No fault divorce is likely to be introduced, but professionals say fair deal on asset sharing means mediation must remain top of the agenda

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Office banter or a breach of the Equality Act 2010?

All too often, an employment lawyer hears the phrase “but it was just office banter” - usually a warning sign that something offensive has happened in the workplace. Employment lawyer, Karen Cole, explores this issue, with surprising findings.

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Safeguarding’s vital when appointing others to act

Increasing numbers of people are taking advantage of a simplified online process to make a Lasting Power of Attorney, which enables others to manage their affairs if they become unable to do so themselves, but alongside there is a surge in reports of abuse by attorneys. “It’s important to get guidance and set safeguards in place when permitting others to manage your affairs.” says private client specialist, James McMullan who explains how the process works and the ways in which you can protect yourself.

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