November 28, 2023In Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Autumn Statement 2023 there was no mention of inheritance tax (IHT). There had been some speculation that it may be reformed, possibly with...
Read More BRAKE – the road safety charity are calling for a concerted effort to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads. Their Road Safety campaign week ran from...
Read MoreWith the arrival of the much-anticipated Halloween festivities, it is important to be well-informed to ensure that a ghoulish extravaganza does not turn into a horror show. With...
Read MoreToday, 18th October, is World Menopause Day. With more and more women citing menopause in Employment Tribunal claims for unfair dismissal, sex, and age discrimination (and in some...
Read MoreFollowing a series of decisions of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the calculation of holiday pay under EU law, in 2014 the UK Employment Appeal Tribunal...
Read MoreWhen an employer is wanting to make changes to an employee’s contract of employment, unless the contract permits the change, it has three options: Seek the employee’s express...
Read MoreTo support an argument that an individual engaged as a self-employed contractor, such as under a consultancy agreement, is not in deemed employment for tax or employment law...
Read MoreIn the recent case of Higgs v Farmor’s School the Claimant was employed as a Pastoral Administrator. She reposted a comment on Facebook about the teaching in schools of...
Read MoreA recent Employment tribunal decision reminds us that, although employees with less than 2 years’ service do not have the right to claim ordinary unfair dismissal, they can...
Read MoreThe HSE campaign is highlighting the dangers of dust in the workplace which can cause significant harm to health and even kill by causing lung cancer or other...
Read MoreWith the school holidays underway, many parents are considering exciting trips abroad with their children. While holidays are a wonderful opportunity for quality family time, travelling with children...
Read MoreThe short answer to that is “no” at present. However the position is currently under review as Mark Pawsey MP recently introduced the Road Safety (Cycle Helmets) Bill...
Read More April 14, 2021When we first heard news reports of a virus sweeping the globe back in early 2020, I don’t think any of us appreciated the devastating effect that it...
Read More The Covid-19 pandemic has raised various challenges for employers, not least having to contend with health and safety risks to staff and customers. Most employers have introduced requirements...
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Read More October was a busy time with the planned end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The Government also announced changes to the Job Support Scheme that was due...
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