Updated Right to Work checks amidst the coronavirus pandemic
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From 30 March 2020 right to work checks for employers have been temporarily adjusted due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is a welcome move that makes it easier to carry out the checks.
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What can be done to overcome the challenges of rising labour costs and inflation in construction?
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With UK inflation having risen above 9 per cent, it would be short-sighted not to predict that this is likely to cause significant issues for construction projects that are currently live and planned over the next few years.
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Widow of man who suffered up to 40 falls at care home in Cornwall is awarded £28k
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Medical negligence
The widow of an elderly man who suffered up to 40 falls – including one in which he suffered a broken leg – at a care home in Cornwall has been awarded £28,000 in an out-of-court settlement.
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Vanessa Harris
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Clarke Willmott has a range of initiatives to promote employee wellbeing, including a Coffee Club, yoga classes and our Family Care Forum. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Professional sport & employment law: Player & manager settlement agreements
Employment
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Tier 1 ranked sports lawyer Tim Copplestone looks into factors to consider when a player or manager leaves their club, resolving the termination of their current employment contract.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements
Commercial contracts and agreements
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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.
Written by
Amy Peacey
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