When a client has multiple Wills in different jurisdictions, it is important to ensure that the provisions of the Wills do not contradict one another and that one Will does not inadvertently revoke another.
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill: why it matters to your business
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The recently introduced Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-23 (the Bill), as currently drafted, will remove all EU-derived laws from domestic legislation by December 2023 unless steps are taken to preserve it.
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Employer making redundancies deciding on a pool of one without prior consultation was unfair
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal held that an employee was unfairly dismissed for reason of redundancy because her fixed-term contract was due to be renewed before her colleague.
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New regulations will prevent exclusivity terms in low income worker contracts
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On 5 December 2022, new regulations will come into force rendering exclusivity terms in employment and worker contracts unenforceable where the worker’s earnings under that contract do not exceed the lower earnings limit.
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What can employers do to support employees facing fertility challenges?
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Awareness of fertility issues is increasing and there is growing recognition of the fact that employees undergoing fertility treatment may need support at work and time off to attend treatment.
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The membership of Clarke Willmott LLP has elected Peter Swinburn to be the firm’s new CEO from 1 May 2023, when Stephen Rosser steps down after 13 years as CEO.
Executing a Will – don’t bury your head in the sand
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An executor is a person who has the responsibility of administering a deceased person’s estate. They are appointed by a person’s will and their role begins when that person dies.
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