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Published: 02/02/2012
The Government has lost its appeal in relation to the recent judicial review on the level of feed in tariffs. This has provided a brief respite for those interested in installing solar photovoltaic systems as feed in tariff levels are to remain at their current levels for a little longer. Read more
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Published: 01/02/2012
The British Bankers' Association has now published guidance on compliance with the Bribery Act 2010 ("the Act") - click here for details. Read more
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Published: 27/01/2012
There have been four prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive in as many days where Courts have heard that the removal of safety equipment has resulted in employees sustaining injuries. Read more
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Published: 20/01/2012
When the Bribery Act 2010 (“the Act”) first appeared on the statute books, it sparked a considerable amount of concern within the business community, the flames of which were fanned to some degree by the huge numbers of commentators who saw the act as heralding the end of Christmas presents and corporate hospitality. Read more
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Published: 13/01/2012
Welcome to the 3rd and final part of our 3-part overview of some very recent important cases and the key employment legislation coming into force throughout 2012, what it all means and how employers can deal with it effectively. Read more
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Published: 11/01/2012
Welcome to part 2 of our 3-part overview of some very recent important cases and the key employment legislation coming into force throughout 2012, what it all means and how employers can deal with it effectively. Read more
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Published: 09/01/2012
Gordons’ specialist employment law team provide a 3-part overview of some very recent important cases and the key employment legislation coming into force throughout 2012, what it all means and how employers can deal with it effectively. Read more
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Published: 04/01/2012
Seen a bargain? Acquiring a business as a going concern? Ensure that you are clued up on the existence of pre-transfer employee claims or you will be in for a nasty, expensive shock once the deal is done. Read more
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Published: 21/12/2011
On 14th December 2011 the Law Commission published recommendations to reform the intestacy rules. The proposals include provisions that would give inheritance rights to unmarried cohabitants in certain conditions. Read more
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Published: 21/12/2011
Changes to the law of succession in cases of forfeiture will come into force in 2012. The Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Act 2011 (“the Act”) will come into force on 1st February 2012. The Act will not apply where a death occurs before its commencement. Read more
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Published: 16/12/2011
The Government announced on 28 November 2011 that it will open a Consultation in relation to Health and Safety Regulation in the United Kingdom, re-affirming its intention to almost halve the current regulatory framework. Read more
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Published: 15/12/2011
If an employer sends a notice of termination to an employee prematurely and/or by mistake, can they unilaterally withdraw that notice? In the recent case of CF Capital v Willoughby, the Court of Appeal recently ruled that they could not. Read more
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Published: 22/11/2011
Since the first version of the Dilapidations Protocol was published in Spring 2002, it has evolved through a number of consultations and re-drafts. Read more
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Published: 18/11/2011
On the increasingly common issue of social media related dismissals, there has been a recent Tribunal decision in the case of Whitham v Club 24 Ltd t/a Ventura ER/1810462/10. Read more
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Published: 11/11/2011
The recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in Cordell v Foreign & Commonwealth Office (“FCO”) has addressed the issue of the duty of an employer to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled employee when doing so would amount to significant costs being incurred. Read more