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Would I lie to you?

We explain a recent case on what an employer can do when their employees lie about their future plans.

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Five things you must know about…avoiding tribunal claims

Ian Machray gives his tops tips for all employers on how to avoid tribunal litigation.

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Right to be accompanied

What is the punishment for getting it wrong?  Ian Machray summarises an interesting recent tribunal decision.

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Five things you must know about…‘off the record’ discussions

Ian Machray explains the five golden rules for speaking ‘off the record’.

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Getting paid for sleeping on the job?

We explore when employees should be paid even when sleeping at work.

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Dismissing for Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR)

Is it more difficult to justify than other dismissals?  David Clay explains the position.

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Business rates on properties which are being renovated

Marcus Francis considers a recent case in which the Supreme Court decided that stripped-out office developments should not be liable to business rates. 

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What can the UK offer international business?

Ian Machray considers why the UK is still an ideal destination for international business, despite having opted to leave the European Union.

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Stop Press: Holiday pay to include commission

Employment Tribunal confirms that holiday pay should include commission; David Clay looks at the practical implications of the judgment in Lock v British Gas.

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Employment bulletin December 2014

This month we look at the new system of shared parental leave, plus work-related illness, vexatious claims and the treatment of women on maternity leave during a redundancy exercise.

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Employment bulletin November 2014

STOP PRESS! Significant EAT decision on holiday pay just in.  We also look at time off to care for dependants and effective dates of termination.

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Employment bulletin October 2014

This month we look at new rights for fathers and the latest case law on: overseas workers, the importance of itemised payslips and a Tribunal allegedly falling asleep on the job.

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