Hearings
Most hearings in the employment tribunal are held in public, which means that the press and members of the public are free to attend and listen to the evidence heard and the judgments delivered.
But...
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Background
The Coalition Government is in the process of undertaking an extensive review of employment legislation. One of the key purposes of the review is to assist with the economic recovery by deregulating and...
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This checklist highlights the key issues to consider when negotiating contracts on behalf of your business. You should always take legal advice if you are negotiating a large or unusual contract.
Who is the other...
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It is well known that directors acting collectively as a board have the power to bind a company to legal obligations as long as they are acting within the parameters of their authority. Whilst the power of the board to bind a company...
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Radical changes are being brought in by the new Pensions Act 2008. These will begin to be implemented in 2012 and will require every employer to comply with new statutory duties. The reforms will have a very substantial impact upon...
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Inadequate records management can:
¨ decrease customer service;
¨ hinder fast and convenient access to management information;...
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Many businesses are conducted under the legal protection offered by a limited company or limited liability partnership. A number of factors will influence the ultimate owners of these businesses when deciding...
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While many residential property owners value the view from their home, the law does not recognise a right to that view. What property owners can enjoy, however, is a right to light and this can cause serious problems for...
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Agency Workers Regulations 2010
4 October 2011
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 came into force on 1 October 2011. They have significant implications for...
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Background
Businesses of all sizes which operate in the UK should be aware that the Bribery Act 2010 will come into force on 1 July 2011.
The enactment of the Bribery Act was controversial, with businesses concerned about the...
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The Equality Act 2010 ('the Act'), much of which came into force on Friday 1 October 2010, consolidates and restates existing discrimination legislation.
It also brings about a number of important changes to the law, one of which...
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According to reports in today’s national newspapers, Prime Minister David Cameron and Business Secretary Vince Cable are due to announce fundamental reforms to the employment tribunal system today.
Whilst the details...
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