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Right to Work – can you check clipped passports?

Right to Work – can you check clipped passports?

An update to Right to Work guidance has confirmed, among other things, whether clipped British and Irish passports are acceptable evidence of Right to Work status.

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New ACAS guidance on neurodiversity published

New ACAS guidance on neurodiversity published

ACAS have recently published some long-awaited guide to help employers understand their obligations to neurodiverse employees, increase awareness and to encourage “neuroinclusive” workplaces.

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New statutory right to paid neonatal leave comes into effect on 6 April 2025

New statutory right to paid neonatal leave comes into effect on 6 April 2025

From 6 April 2025, eligible employees will have a ‘day one’ right to take up to 12 weeks’ paid neonatal care leave under the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023

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IR35 and Off-Payroll – More small businesses, fewer tax responsibilities?

IR35 and Off-Payroll – More small businesses, fewer tax responsibilities?

The definition of a small business is set to widen from 6 April 2025. As such, fewer businesses will be responsible for status determinations and tax deductions under IR35 rules.

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Corporate liability for failure to prevent fraud

Corporate liability for failure to prevent fraud

Bill Dixon, a Partner in our Dispute Resolution & Litigation team, gives an update on implementation of the new criminal offence of failing to prevent fraud.

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Could you be unknowingly exporting goods to Russia? New sanctions guidance has been published for UK businesses

Could you be unknowingly exporting goods to Russia? New sanctions guidance has been published for UK businesses

New guidance has been published by the Department for Business and Trade and the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to help UK businesses avoid exporting goods to Russia in contravention of Russian sanctions.

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Neurodiversity Guidance: Breaking Barriers into the Neurotypical Family Justice System

Neurodiversity Guidance: Breaking Barriers into the Neurotypical Family Justice System

On 30 January 2025, the Family Justice Council published guidance for legal practitioners working with neurodiverse users of the Family Justice System.

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Leasehold Reform in 2025 – Update – Part 1

Leasehold Reform in 2025 – Update – Part 1

Leaseholders now have greater rights to extend their leases or buy the freehold of their building.

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FSP advises Macbeth on its third insurance broker acquisition

FSP advises Macbeth on its third insurance broker acquisition

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Immigration, employment and tax – can UK employees work overseas?

Immigration, employment and tax – can UK employees work overseas?

Employers do you permit your staff to work remotely overseas in the interest of offering flexibility

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Nuptial Agreements – An important consideration for the 2025 Wedding Season

Nuptial Agreements – An important consideration for the 2025 Wedding Season

The days are getting longer and just that little bit brighter, which can mean only one thing, Spring is on its way and so is the wedding season of 2025.

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Legal Parentage and Parental Responsibility

Legal Parentage and Parental Responsibility

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