The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr Halstead v J D Wetherspoons Plc is a striking example of how rigid procedures and “zero-tolerance” policies can cross the line into disability discrimination. While the facts arose from what might seem a minor disciplinary issue, the Tribunal’s findings highlight how standard procedures, if applied inflexibly, […]
If so, are you aware that having crypto payments coming into your bank account could jeopardise your ability to purchase a property or a business in the UK? This article explains why. The use crypto continues to grow worldwide. Those who choose to use it often do so either as a form of investment, to […]
If you are hoping to buy a property at auction for the first time, you may think that you won’t need the services of a solicitor until you have had a bid accepted and are ready to start the conveyancing process. Your initial focus will, understandably, be on looking at the property, discussing its potential […]
Many people think of trustees as those who manage large sums of money for big charities. However, trusteeship can happen in everyday family life. For instance, an adult child may help their elderly parent manage their finances. They use their parent’s money to pay for household bills, buy groceries and organise care. They are not […]
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has been firmly in the spotlight in recent days due to Angela Rayner’s failure to pay what she ought to have done on the purchase of her new home in Sussex. For many house purchasers the SDLT regime is relatively straightforward, but here is a quick reminder of some key […]
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The controversial practice of “fire and rehire” has attracted significant media and political attention in recent years. Employers have sometimes relied on it to change contractual terms by dismissing staff and offering re-employment on new, less favourable terms. While legally possible, it has long been regarded as high risk and damaging to employee relations. […]
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One of the most significant reforms under the Employment Rights Bill will be the introduction of day-one unfair dismissal protection for all employees. This represents a fundamental shift in UK employment law and will have wide ranging implications for how employers manage recruitment, probationary periods, and early dismissals. At present, employees must have two […]
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Relationship breakdown is generally stressful and deciding to divorce is not a step that people take lightly. It generally requires both spouses to think about their financial positions, and about the impact on, and arrangements for, any children that that they have together as well as other practicalities. The situation is complicated further if either […]
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When starting out on a new business venture, or growing your business, shareholder agreements may not yet be high on your priority list, but what are they and why are they so important? What is a shareholder agreement? Shareholder agreements are there to protect the shareholders’ investments as well as establishing rules on the relationship […]
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Introduction The Employment Rights Bill is the most significant package of employment law reform in decades. The Government has now published its implementation roadmap, setting out how these wide ranging changes will be phased in between 2025 and 2027. While the measures are being staggered, the reforms are extensive and employers should begin preparing now. […]
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