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Malone v Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland
29 Jun 2022In this article, our Employment team look at this case, in which a female employee was granted £948,000 in compensation after it was successfully established she was victimised and worked in a “boys club”.
MoreThree simple steps to improve Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in your workplace
28 Jun 2022EDI is becoming more and more important in the workplace, both with new starters who want to be part of an exclusive workforce, and existing staff of businesses who are looking for their employers to do more in this space. In this article, our Employment team give you three simple and practical tips on how […]
MoreKnightley v Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: an employer’s failure to make reasonable adjustments does not itself make the dismissal unfair
28 Jun 2022Our Employment team look at the recent disability discrimination case of Knightley v Chelsea and Westminister Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and outline the key takeaways for Employers.
MoreDeeds of Variation – when death is not the end
24 Jun 2022Deeds of Variation can be helpful in saving Inheritance Tax, both in the estate where it is done, but even more so for future generations. Tax and estate planning partner Elaine Roche explains more on Deeds of Variation in this article.
MoreFamily Investment Companies: To FIC or not to FIC
24 Jun 2022Family Investment Companies or FICS are becoming quite the influencers, providing a platform for families looking for a multigenerational planning vehicle that offers them a succession opportunity but with the ability to retain control of assets and accumulate wealth, whilst also carving out a steady income stream for themselves or their children. FICS are not […]
MoreTeam moves: can an employer’s worst fear be prevented?
24 Jun 2022Team moves can be incredibly devastating for any business; losing your top employees to a competitor can be harmful, but what can you do to reduce the chances and consequences of a team move? In this article, Partner Sally Bird discusses what steps to take and the need for robust employment contracts in order to […]
MoreBusiness Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
20 Jun 2022If you were to become incapacitated would your business continue to run? Could your staff be paid? Could contracts still be fulfilled? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a crucial part of your business risk strategy.
MoreThe Battle for Talent - Retention and Recruitment post-Covid: HR Breakfast Club
09 Jun 2022In our second HR Breakfast Club of 2022, our team of expert employment law advisers discussed the issue of finding great talent in the current landscape, as well as providing tips on retaining your current staff.
MoreGovernment to introduce new statutory code to prevent ‘Fire & Rehire’ following P&O scandal
30 May 2022P&O Ferries hit the headlines in March this year after they dismissed 800 employees without notice. Following this, the Government are set to introduce a new statutory code to prevent firing and rehiring. Our Employment team explain in this article.
MoreHMRC issues enquiry notices to reclaim furlough money claimed in error
30 May 2022HMRC are issuing enquiry notices to reclaim furlough money claimed in error. In this article, our Employment team outline everything you need to know.
MoreHope v British Medical Association – Can an employer dismiss an employee for raising frivolous and vexatious grievances?
27 May 2022A recent tribunal case has found that employers can dismiss an employee for raising frivolous and vexatious grievances. In this article, our expert Employment team outline the key findings.
MoreFinn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company Limited – Calling a man “bald” can be considered harassment related to sex
27 May 2022A recent Employment Tribunal decision has established that in certain circumstances, calling a man “bald” can be considered harassment related to sex. Employment Solicitor James Howarth outlined the details of the case.
MoreGround rent payments to end on new residential long leases
24 May 2022The new legislation brings significant changes to property law and once in force will abolish ground rents for qualifying residential long leases.
MoreNew Register of Overseas Entities introduced
20 May 2022Part 1 of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act has introduced a new register called the Register of Overseas Entities, requiring that “overseas entities” owning land in the UK register the identity of beneficial owners or managing officers at Companies House. In this article, Senior Associate Emma Nimmo explains all parts of the register […]
MoreThe Building Safety Act 2022
16 May 2022The Building Safety Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. In this article Steven Finney, Commercial Property Associate at Kuits, provides key details.
MoreMenopause – everyone’s business
12 May 2022As the Fawcett Report finds that workplaces are failing menopausal women and we are seeing more publicity around tribunal claims citing menopause, Sally Bird, Partner in Kuits’ employment team looks at the issue for business, what the legal implications are and what employers can do.
MoreCharities Act 2022: key points on charity land
11 May 2022Under the new Charities Act 2022, charities can now obtain advice from a greater range of advisors for charity land transactions. Commercial Property Senior Associate Emma Nimmo explores more in this article.
MoreEmployment Bill omitted from Queen's speech
10 May 2022It had, until recently, been expected that the Employment Bill would be included in this year’s Queen’s Speech. However, plans to widen the ban on exclusivity contracts were announced.
MoreCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act: landlords' forfeit reinstated
28 Apr 2022The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 has reinstated a landlords’ ability to forfeit a lease for rent arrears that fell due outside of the protected period – but what does this all mean? Senior Associate Rebecca Jones explains in this article.
MoreRent Arbitration Scheme – Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022
25 Apr 2022The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 has introduced a legally binding arbitration process to settle disagreements about Covid pandemic related rent arrears. In this article, Commercial Property Senior Associate Emma Nimmo and Associate Kate Kurtz outline the process for landlords.
MoreFinancial services regulations – something for all businesses to consider
21 Apr 2022Financial services regulations are something that apply to all businesses not just those which are authorised by the FCA or PRA.
MoreStatutory books – what are they, why should your business have them and what can you do if your business doesn’t have them?
07 Apr 2022Statutory books contain key information about companies and are required to be maintained by law – but what should you do if you don’t have one? In this article Corporate Solicitor Rhian Gwilit explains exactly what statutory books are and why they are important to have.
MorePrenuptial agreements: an unromantic ‘no-no’ or a fact of modern life?
05 Apr 2022As Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz sign a monumental pre-nuptial agreement, Kuits’ Family Team looks at the value of what was once seen as an unromantic ‘no-no’.
MoreEmployment law April 2022 – key updates for employers
24 Mar 2022In April each year certain aspects of employment legislation are updated. Our Employment team have put together a brief overview of the key changes in this article.
MoreCOVID-19 amendments to Statutory Sick Pay End
24 Mar 2022As part of the Government strategy for living with COVID-19, the changes to Statutory Sick Pay (“SSP”) introduced in 2020 will cease from today (24 March 2022) in England. Our Employment team discuss here.
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