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Nicola Gooch
Autumn Budget 2021: Planning for the Future?
The Chancellor has just delivered his Autumn Budget and announced the results of the spending review. Whilst we may be set for a...
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Jasmine Fearnley
More success for the IP team in the General Court
By Emma Yates, Senior Associate and Intellectual Property Solicitor The important question about what is ‘genuine use’ of a trade mark is...
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Joanne Moseley
Government explains how new right to take carer's leave will work
Last year, the government held a consultation about introducing one week's carer’s leave to help employees with long-term caring...
21/10/21
Joanne Moseley
'Fowl' investigation costs employer over £5k
Sometimes a case comes along which perfectly illustrates why it's so important for employers to get the investigatory stage right before...
20/10/21
Joanne Moseley
UK Settlement Scheme - 172,000 people have applied since the deadline
Free movement ended on 31 December 2020 and there followed a six-month grace period during which relevant aspects of free movement law...
20/10/21
Joanne Moseley
Are menopausal symptoms a disability in law?
Menopausal women who have been badly treated at work have to rely on the established principles of sex, age and/or disability...
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Jasmine Fearnley
Top tips for the education sector: How to manage reputational risk in a digital era
The pandemic has thrown up a myriad of issues that schools and colleges have had to deal with over the past year and a half. Whilst we...
19/10/21
Nicola Gooch
CIL, S.106 Agreements & Affordable Housing Relief: What happens when the housing crisis hits political reality.
On Friday, the High Court handed down a decision which, in many ways, typifies the very essence of the housing crisis. The case,...
18/10/21
Nicola Gooch
Is it time for a more holistic approach to 'sustainable' development?
It's not easy being green.* Admittedly, when those words were first sung, it wasn't in the context of planning or development, but it is...
15/10/21
Liam Salt
Expert support and advice critical as shortages increase financial pressure on manufacturers
by Philip Middleton - Solicitor, Restructuring and Insolvency The manufacturing sector is under pressure. Brexit and the pandemic have...
15/10/21
Joanne Moseley
Five ways manufacturers can attract and retain staff
The CBI has predicted that UK businesses face up to two years' of labour shortages. The combination of world-wide supply chain problems,...
14/10/21
Elizabeth Thomson
Building Safety Bill - beware longer limitations
This article, by Natalie Cane, first appeared in Architecture Magazine Claims under contracts can only be commenced within a certain time...
14/10/21
Bryan Bletso
What you need to know about doing business in Canada
As the world begins to re-open for business, with trade agreements being negotiated and travel corridors starting to open, it’s been well...
14/10/21
Irwin Mitchell
National Coming Out Day - More Than Just A Day
Written by Daniel Matchett, Associate Solicitor, International Serious Injury team. Today is National Coming Out Day, 11 October 2021 and...
11/10/21
Elizabeth Thomson
What you need to know about the National Disability Strategy
The government has set out its strategy to transform the lives of people with disabilities, but will anything change? Joanne Moseley and...
11/10/21
Nicola Gooch
Build Back Beaver: Has the Government's planning agenda gone from 'radical reform' to sloth?
Yesterday, whilst Twitter and LinkedIn were abuzz with news from the Conservative party conference, I went to the zoo*. An unexpected...
08/10/21
Charlotte Hargreaves
Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers: Sustaining green claims throughout the supply chain
The UN's 26th Climate Change Conference, known as COP 26, will convene in Glasgow from 31 October - 12 November so it is perhaps no...
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Joanne Moseley
Employer loses discrimination claim after sacking two male directors to reduce its gender pay gap
Since 2017, if you are an employer who has a headcount of 250 or more, you must publish information about the gender pay gap in your...
04/10/21
Nicola Gooch
Jailhouse Rock: Should unauthorised development be criminalised?
On 21 September, Gareth Bacon MP, a conservative backbencher, introduced a private members bill into parliament, seeking to make...
01/10/21
Elizabeth Thomson
Moving up a gear: why parking is a valuable commodity
Jennifer Ayris explores how retailers can make the most of their car park. Retailers with bricks and mortar stores need to ensure that...
30/09/21
Charlotte Hargreaves
UK Brands sign up to new Influencer Marketing Code of Conduct
Talent Agencies and Influencers entering into agreements with advertisers and brands will want to be aware that they may start to see the...
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Joanne Moseley
Is the government going to compel large employers to report on their ethnic pay gaps?
Over recent years the UK government has been under pressure to introduce legislation to compel large employers to report their ethnic pay...
28/09/21
Amy Au
Brands and corporate social responsibility
By Corinne Day, an Associate in Irwin Mitchell's IP team Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives not only greatly benefit brand...
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Joanne Moseley
Government to legislate to ensure workers receive all tips
In 2016, the government opened a consultation to consider whether tips and gratuities should go direct to staff without deductions (other...
24/09/21
Joanne Moseley
Government starts consultation on making flexible working the default position
During the last general election, the government included a manifesto pledge to make flexible working the default position unless...
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Joanne Moseley
Do you have to give an employee the opportunity to appeal against their dismissal if they are made redundant?
Redundancy is one of the potentially fair reasons for dismissal listed in the Employment Rights Act 1996. Even in a genuine redundancy...
23/09/21
Joanne Moseley
ICO starts consultation for updating guidance on GDPR and modern working practices
It was almost a decade ago that the Information Commissioner's Office issued two Employment Practices Codes; one intended for SMEs...
22/09/21
Joanne Moseley
SSP COVID-19 rebate scheme ends on 30 September 2021
The government has decided to bring the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to an end on Thursday 30 September. If you're...
21/09/21
Joanne Moseley
COVID-19 response: government sets out its plan for autumn and winter
Last week the government published its COVID-19 response: autumn and winter plan 2021 which made it clear that, despite the high level of...
21/09/21
David Shirt
Harassment in the workplace - Employers should adopt a zero tolerance approach
By Shazia Shah, Senior Associate. Some people may say that these comments are just 'banter’ and are not meant to upset anyone, but if an...
21/09/21