England is being faced with an ever-increasing issue surrounding residential development and its intrinsic impact on the environment; especially that of protected sites or Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)….
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Why Flexibility and Rigid Rules Won’t Mix in the Workplace
An employment tribunal ruling against a request for home working does not open the way for employers to be able to enforce their employees attendance back to the office. Instead, employers should…
Voluntary Registration of Land – Why It Is Beneficial to Register Before Selling Land?
The government has maintained a registry of land in England and Wales since the enactment of the Law of Property Act 1925. Registering land removes the need to examine the…
Employment Tribunal Upholds Decision to Sack “Anti-Woke” Christian Barman over Homophobic Remarks
In a recent employment tribunal ruling, Mr Thomas Richardson v JD Wetherspoon Plc. Mr Richardson a former Wetherspoon barman (the Claimant), brought complaints of discrimination on the grounds of religion…
Do Not Judge a Book by Its Cover: The Importance of Company Books
Why should I care about the Company Books, does it impact me and what do I need to do? It is a common misconception that where you make your filings…
Work Life Balance: How Employers can Support Employees
Work-life balance is a concept that holds different meanings for different individuals. While some associate it with working fewer hours, others believe flexibility in working hours is key. However, the…
Overzealous Monitoring May Overstep Data Protection Boundaries
Employers who harness software to help manage productivity and other employee activity may find themselves inadvertently over-stepping data protection regulations. The rise of electronic monitoring of employees has risen in…
A Guide to Grants of Easement in the UK
In the complex landscape of property law in the UK, grants of easement hold a significant place. Easements are legal rights that allow one party (the dominant owner) to use…
Easements and Land Development: A Developer’s Essential Guide
For developers looking to purchase and develop land in the UK, understanding easements is crucial for successful and seamless project execution. Easements are rights that benefit one piece of land…
Commercial Update 102 – Leaseholds and the Kings Speech
This week, following the first King’s speech by King Charles III, what caught my eye was the proposed Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill which represents the second stage in reforms…
New Minimum Wage Rates for April 2024
Bryan Sanderson of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) confirmed his recommendations for 2024 to the Secretary of State. This followed the LPC’s recommendations in 2019, that the age threshold for…
Company Officers Duty To Inform the Secretary of State of Redundancies
We come to the time of year, when many organisations are reviewing their books and planning for the new year ahead. This invariably involves a review of the staff, and…