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Landlords face Compulsory Registration under New Rental Property Service
This article explores the government’s new rental property registration scheme and what it means for landlords across England.
Why So Many House Sales Fall Through – And How to Reduce the Risk
This article explores why so many house sales fall through and the practical steps buyers and sellers can take to reduce the risk.
Employer ordered to pay £200,000 after dismissing worker because of ADHD
This article explores a tribunal decision awarding more than £200,000 to an employee dismissed after disclosing she had ADHD.
Making Job Offers: Getting the Details Right
Making a job offer is only part of the recruitment process. Our latest HR Breakfast explored conditional offers, probation periods and the risks of withdrawing a job offer.
Preparing for Change: Probation Periods and Short Service Dismissals
At our recent HR Breakfast, HR professionals explored how changes to short service dismissals could affect probation periods, recruitment and employee management, and what employers can do now to prepare.
Employment Law Update: Three Changes Employers Need to Know
From tribunal claims to workplace harassment, we outline three important developments for employers.
Can I Lend Money to a Parent to Pay Their Care Fees?
Many families help a parent meet the cost of care, often with the expectation that the money will be repaid later. This article looks at the legal and practical considerations of lending money to a parent for care fees.
Company Liable For Racial Harassment Despite Lack Of Racist Intent
A tribunal has found an employer liable for race-related harassment despite accepting that the manager had no racist intent. Find out what happened and what HR teams can learn from the case.
Government Launches Consultation on Equal Pay Reforms
The government has launched a 15-week consultation on proposals to reform the UK’s equal pay system. In this article, Jackie Cuneen takes a look at the proposed changes and what they could mean for employers and employees.