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Global Legal Network Global Advocaten Unveils Rebrand and Launches New Website
We are delighted to announce that our international legal network, Global Advocaten, has launched a…
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The limits of limitation: the court’s discretion in applications to substitute parties after limitation has expired
Background A claim was issued by the claimant at the 11th hour under the Consumer…
Writing the Future – Settling Unknown Employment Claims
Scotland’s supreme civil court has ruled on whether unknown future claims can be settled under the Equality Act.
Butler v Butler and Needs Cases
Duncan Lomax, a Solicitor in our Family team, considers the recent judgement in Butler v Butler and “needs” cases on divorce.
Family Mediation Week
As part of Family Mediation Week, our Senior Associate and Mediator, Madeleine Young sets out different ways of mediating family disputes and gives her 5 top tips for successful mediation
Constructively Dismissed or Contract Affirmed?
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision provides important guidance as to when an employee claiming constructive dismissal will be treated as having affirmed their employment contract and undermined their claims.
Can an employer rely on a “heat of the moment” resignation?
The EAT has recently allowed an appeal where an employment tribunal erred in finding that an employee’s resignation made in the “heat of the moment” was really intended.
Draft Code of Practice for Illegal Working
The Home Office has published a Draft Code of Practice for Illegal Working, increasing civil penalties associated with Right to Work checks.
The Rising Cost of Immigration
Increases in Home Office fees coupled with higher minimum salary requirements are driving up the cost of hiring Skilled Workers.
Government U-turn on Minimum Salary for Family Visas
The government have reversed plans to increase the salary requirement for those on family visas from £18,600 to £38,700 following criticism that the move would separate families.
Immigration Update – December 2023
The Government has announced various measures intended to curb abuse of the UK immigration system and cut net migration.
Changes to the Visitor Rules
Reforms to the rules governing business visitors to the UK have been detailed in a recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules.
In order for an individual redundancy to be fair, is a “general workforce consultation” approach required?
Section 188(1) of TULRCA states that an employer is obliged to collectively consult if it…
