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Barbie brand defends its trade marks

Barbie brand defends its trade marks

Mattel (the owner of Barbie) recently opposed Burberry’s US trademark application for the phrase “BRBY”.

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Sexual Harassment via Coded Email?

Sexual Harassment via Coded Email?

A recent sexual harassment claim has garnered attention for its unusual accusations regarding emails and file names.

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The Right to Switch Off

The Right to Switch Off

Would the Labour party’s proposed “right to switch off” help workers in the UK achieve a better work-life balance?

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Are “Vaccine Sceptics” Protected by the Equality Act?

Are “Vaccine Sceptics” Protected by the Equality Act?

Could a worker who was dismissed after she refused the COVID-19 vaccine argue that she had been discriminated against for her belief in ethical veganism?

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HR Networking Forum (in-person)

HR Networking Forum (in-person)

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Preparing for Future Fund loan conversion or repayment

Preparing for Future Fund loan conversion or repayment

Preparing for and understanding your Future Fund loan conversion.

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UK Government Crack Down on Migrant Students

UK Government Crack Down on Migrant Students

The UK Government have announced new restrictions to student visa routes, intended to significantly cut net migration.

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Thinking outside the box – can you dismiss for ‘some other substantial reason’? Webinar

Thinking outside the box – can you dismiss for ‘some other substantial reason’? Webinar

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Spotlight on suppliers

Spotlight on suppliers

Following “the Great Resignation” and in a time where businesses are looking to improve company culture in order to retain staff, it is becoming increasingly common for businesses to extend the same level of focus onto their relationships with customers/suppliers.

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Debt Refinancing – Don’t get caught out

Debt Refinancing – Don’t get caught out

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Subconscious Discrimination – is it Distinct?

Subconscious Discrimination – is it Distinct?

In light of the recent case of Kohli v Department for International Trade, we consider the legal status of subconscious discrimination, and whether it can be distinguished from other forms of discriminatory treatment.

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Under or Uber the Minimum Wage?

Under or Uber the Minimum Wage?

Following the 2021 Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers are workers, a new claim has been brought challenging Uber’s calculation of the national minimum wage.

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