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Largest increase to minimum wage - what do those responsible for payroll need to consider?

Adam Pennington
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The government has announced a 9.8% increase in the National Living Wage (NLW), raising it to £11.44 per hour, starting from April 1, 2024. Additionally, NLW eligibility will be widened by lowering the age threshold to 21 years for the first time,...

Employment law for fintech companies

Philip Richardson
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To be a best practice employer, particularly in a fast-growing fintech company, it's crucial to have robust legal employment practices and policies in place. Often it can be difficult to keep up with what is legally required in a fast-growing company...

What are the consequences of a failure to register a legal charge at Companies House within the 21-day time limit?

Jade Fairhurst
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Under Section 859A of the Companies Act 2006, a company that has created a registrable charge (or, any person interested in that charge), may deliver to the Registrar of Companies a section 859D statement of particulars for registration of that charge. ...

Should a professional deputy tell P about their damages award?

Sophie Holmes
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In a recently published judgment, the Court of Protection considered the question of how a property and affairs deputy should approach the issue of whether to inform P of the value of their civil litigation settlement. PSG TC Ltd v CK & Anor [2024]...

What is the burden of proof for professional negligence?

Jade Fairhurst
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Occasionally, mistakes are made by professionals. Typically, professional negligence claims are often thought to relate to the more common professions, such as law, accountancy or architects professions. However, professional negligence claims can relate...

Employees will be entitled to unpaid leave to care for dependents from April

Philip Richardson
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On 6 th April 2024 the Carer's Leave Act will come into force, giving employees with care responsibilities the right to unpaid leave whilst remaining in employment. According to the charity Carers UK, there are 5.7 million people in the UK who...

How can a property encroachment dispute be resolved?

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In the UK, encroachment law deals with situations where one party's property extends onto or interferes with another party's property without permission, and can involve structures, such as buildings and fences, as well as vegetation like trees and...

New law will see significant change to flexible working rights from April 2024

Philip Richardson
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Having gained Royal Assent in the summer of 2023, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 will see significant changes to the way in which employees are able to make flexible working requests and how their employers must consider these...

Obligations of nursery and childcare providers and complying with the Equality Act 2010

Abigail Martland
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The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination, by ensuring that unfair treatment on the basis of certain personal characteristics, such as disability, is against the law in almost all cases. The protected characteristics are: age ...

Ofsted Big Listen - have your say

Chloe Parish
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Ofsted have today announced a new consultation to seek the views of those right across their work, including educators, early years professionals, social care professionals, parents, carers, and many more. Ofsted have confirmed that this will focus on four...

International Women's Day 2024 - inspiring inclusion

Louise Griffiths
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Every year, on March 8th the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD). IWD recognises the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while also serving as a call to action for accelerating gender equality....

What if a tenant refuses to move out?

Sophie Chilstone
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The usual routes for landlords to seek possession Section 21 process Landlords are often left in situations when the fixed term of a tenancy agreement comes to an end and the tenant fails to vacate. For some landlords, they are happy to let the tenant...