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5 May 2017
Retrospective Sanction On Breach Of Contract Was Unenforceable As It Amounted To A ‘Penalty’
Businesses negotiating termination clauses in contracts should avoid imposing financial sanctions on breach of contract which are to...
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28 April 2017
10 Legal Facts Every Business Owner Should Know
Entrepreneurs and small to medium size business owners can often find themselves covering all sorts of tasks and functions Bookkeeping,...
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24 April 2017
Acas Updates Guidance On Employment Status To Help ‘Gig Economy’ Employers
Employers will welcome updated Acas guidance on the status of different types of employee and worker, following various recent rulings...
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21 April 2017
Court Can Look At Subsequent Behaviour In Disputes Over Whether Contract Had Been Entered Into
A party to a proposed contract should ensure it is clear at every stage of negotiations whether they consider a contract has been...
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18 April 2017
Employers Face Continued Uncertainty Over Commission And Holiday Pay Following Supreme Court Refusal To Hear Appeal
Employers still face uncertainty after the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of a ruling that holiday pay should include...
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13 April 2017
An Employer Should Be Proactive In Its Efforts To Make Reasonable Adjustments For A Disabled Employee
When an employee becomes disabled, it may result in that employee being unable to fulfil their employment duties to the same standard...
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11 April 2017
Director Ordered To Pay £100,000 For Continuing To Use Trading Name Of Former Insolvent Company
Promoters of a company deciding on a trading name should ensure the name they choose is not a company/trading name previously used by a...
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27 March 2017
Employers Can Dismiss Employees For Derogatory Online Comments, Even If Made Years Ago
Employers should ensure their policies, staff training, etc, make clear to employees that they must not post derogatory or insulting...
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16 March 2017
Third Ruling Says Business Generating And Passing Work To ‘Independent’ Third Parties May Have To Treat Them As Workers
Businesses which generate and pass work to third party individuals to carry out on a self-employed basis should consider whether those...
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