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Are the rules for holiday calculations changing again?

Last year, the rules around calculating holiday leave and pay for part-year staff changed. The Supreme Court ruled that employers had to stop pro-rat... Read More

03 February 2023 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Exclusivity clause ban: can my employee work a second job without telling me?

Previously, many of the lowest-paid earners in society couldn’t work multiple jobs because of exclusivity clauses in their contracts. In 2015, the go... Read More

11 January 2023 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

How are flexible working rights changing?

In a bid to make flexible working the ‘default’, the government is setting new rules for both employers and employees. This involves giving millions o... Read More

11 January 2023 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Gift giving vs bribery: when is a present illegal?

Whilst ‘tis the season for giving, a workplace gift could ruin Christmas if it breaks anti-bribery law… So, if you’re planning on taking a client out... Read More

08 December 2022 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

How will the autumn budget affect your business?

Now Jeremy Hunt has presented his autumn statement to Parliament, what do the planned tax rises and spending cuts mean for UK businesses? The chancel... Read More

08 December 2022 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Retained EU Law Bill: will your employee’s working rights change?

Most of the UK’s EU-derived laws are set to automatically expire at the end of 2023. So, current employment rights are at risk of getting the axe unle... Read More

14 November 2022 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Can my staff legally carry out a World Cup sweepstake?

Many workplace sweepstakes ahead of the World Cup are likely to be illegal, says gambling law expert. A World Cup sweepstake at work might seem like ... Read More

11 November 2022 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Mini-budget U-turn: what’s changed?

Now Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister, what does this mean for Jeremy Hunt's updated mini-budget? To make sure you’re up to date with the chan... Read More

19 October 2022 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Planned power cuts: how to minimise disruption and risk at work

The National Grid warns that there could be a series of planned power cuts this winter. With the Russo-Ukrainian War disrupting electricity supplies, ... Read More

19 October 2022 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

What are the new right to work rules?

On 1st October, right to work rules changed. And if you don’t comply with the new guidelines, you could face hefty fines or even legal prosecution… I... Read More

27 September 2022 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

The legal risks of applying the wrong employment status – and how to avoid them

The government has updated its guidance on employment statuses. The aim? To clarify the differences between the rights of employees, workers, and the ... Read More

07 September 2022 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

The biggest legal risks to business owners (and how to avoid them)

As an employer, you shoulder a lot of responsibility. Staff safety, job security, legal compliance…it’s a lot for anyone. And if there is an accident... Read More

18 August 2022 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

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