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Government Consultation on Zero-hours Contracts Reforms
The government has launched a consultation on reforms relating to zero-hours and similar contracts, to implement measures in…
When Does a Business Dispute Need a Solicitor?
Business disputes are more common than many people realise. A customer who refuses to pay, a supplier who…
When Did You Last Review Your Business Contracts?
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Government Guidance on Employment Rights Changes
Guidance for employers and workers explaining the changes to employment rights as a result of the Employment Rights…
ET Did Not Err in Failing to Consider Issues Not Raised
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed a woman’s appeal against a decision of the Employment Tribunal (ET)…
Insured Losses Reduced by Furlough Payments, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a number of hospitality companies against a decision that furlough…
Unfairly Dismissed University Cleaner Awarded £264,442
A cleaner at a university who was dismissed from her job has been awarded substantial damages after an…
Artist’s Relative’s Challenge to Trade Mark Application Rejected
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has rejected a challenge by a descendant of the artist Pablo Picasso to…
Court of Appeal Permits Late Disability Discrimination Appeal
The Court of Appeal has ruled that a failure by a litigant in person to include his Particulars…
New ‘Vento’ Bands for 2026/27
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England & Wales and Scotland have issued a joint Ninth Addendum,…
Seller of Refurbished AGAs Loses Trade Mark Infringement Appeal
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a company that sold range cookers against a ruling…
New National Minimum Wage Rates for 2026
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026 came into force on 1 April and made the following changes…