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Employment tribunal wrong to refuse extension of discrimination claim limitation period

Employment tribunal wrong to refuse extension of discrimination claim limitation period

In Jones v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Court of Appeal has held that an employment tribunal misapplied the “just and equitable” test for extending the time limit to bring a discrimination claim

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Get it right first time – the perils of amending employment claims

Get it right first time – the perils of amending employment claims

The case of Vassallo v Mizuho International plc and another demonstrates the importance of setting out all employment claims when submitting an ET1, as it may not be so easy to include absent claims at a later date…

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Trade marks – beware of greenwashing!

Trade marks – beware of greenwashing!

Greenwashing is the term used where a business makes environmental claims about their products or services which are not strictly true. This can extend to trade marks so businesses should take care so they avoid running into issues.

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The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme – Worldwide Rollout Announced

The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme – Worldwide Rollout Announced

The Home Office have progressed their plans to implement the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme by announcing dates for the worldwide rollout of the scheme.

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English Language Tests for the Skilled Worker visa

English Language Tests for the Skilled Worker visa

Head of Immigration Imelda Reddington considers the English language requirements of the Skilled Worker visa and provides some much-needed clarity as to the specific tests that a migrant needs to pass.

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Recovering immigration costs from employees

Recovering immigration costs from employees

The Home Office have clarified which immigration-related costs employers can and cannot recover from Skilled Workers, in an updated version of the sponsor guidance published on 31 December 2024.

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Are you acting in bad faith?

Are you acting in bad faith?

In the UK, a trade mark can be considered to be registered in “bad faith” if an individual or company acts with dishonesty which falls below commercial standards.

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How do the rules on geo-blocking affect UK businesses in 2025?

How do the rules on geo-blocking affect UK businesses in 2025?

A call by European Authorities in late 2024 for Apple to align their practices with the EU’s (anti) Geo-Blocking Regulation serves as a reminder that, despite the UK’s departure from the EU, UK businesses trading in the EU still need to comply with the rules.

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The Immigration Skills Charge – the answer to the UK’s skills shortages?

The Immigration Skills Charge – the answer to the UK’s skills shortages?

Keir Starmer has announced plans to link the sponsorship of migrant workers with the training of the UK’s domestic labour force – the path to achieving this might be hiding in plain sight…

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Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR): Resolving family disputes respectfully

Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR): Resolving family disputes respectfully

The benefits of NCDR, with a focus on the collaborative process.

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Home Office Commence Crackdown on Sponsors

Home Office Commence Crackdown on Sponsors

The Home Office are set to escalate enforcement action – sponsors should expect a sharp rise in compliance visits and licence revocations.

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What is the extent of the Contractor’s design responsibility under a JCT Design & Build Contract?

What is the extent of the Contractor’s design responsibility under a JCT Design & Build Contract?

The recent case of BNP Paribas Depository Services Ltd and another v Briggs & Forrester Engineering Services Ltd [2024] EWHC 2903 (TCC) serves as a timely reminder of the importance of considering the extent of the Contractor’s design responsibility under a JCT Design and Build Contract.

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