Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Employment

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Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

24 September 2021

Written by

Paula Squire

Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022

Employment

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The Home Office has granted a further extension to the adjusted procedure (in response to the Coronavirus pandemic) to complete Right to Work in the UK Checks.

27 September 2021

Written by

Tim Copplestone

SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

Commercial litigation and disputes

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A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) is the abuse of the litigation process aimed at silencing legitimate expression.

4 February 2025

Written by

John Flint

Spring budget 2023: where does it leave carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources

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Read our expert analysis on Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 spring budget and what it means for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the UK’s climate pledges.

23 March 2023

Taking security for commercial debt

Banking and financial services

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This article discusses options available if a third party in a commercial arrangement is a corporate entity.

26 April 2023

Written by

Bethan Evans

The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?

Construction

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As many were commencing their summer vacations, a longstanding and groundbreaking decision emerged from the Supreme Court relating to the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct LLP).

6 September 2024

What are the practical implications of collateral warranty obligations in third party agreements for employers and developers?

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Simone Protheroe discusses the issues in third party agreements for employers and developers to consider before agreeing to obligations that are not fully within their control.

4 January 2023

Written by

Simone Protheroe

When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Commercial litigation and disputes

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We can guide you through the complexities of bringing a dishonest assistance claim, ensuring that all the necessary facts are carefully pleaded and supported by robust evidence.

9 December 2024

Written by

John Flint

Who will look after my children?

Family law

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One of the provisions within that Will will be your choice of Guardian in the event that both parents die before your child reaches adulthood.

9 June 2020

Written by

Caroline Young

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Georgia Collier

Wills and tax planning: when not to do it yourself

Wills & probate

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Making your own Will to save money may sound tempting. Clarke Willmott looks at what can go wrong and when not to do it yourself.

9 November 2020

Age discrimination in recruitment: time to nip it in the bud

Employment

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We have answered FAQs on age discrimination to help you consider this issue further with a focus on the recruitment process.

29 October 2021

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022

SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

Spring budget 2023: where does it leave carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

Taking security for commercial debt

The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?

What are the practical implications of collateral warranty obligations in third party agreements for employers and developers?

When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Who will look after my children?

Wills and tax planning: when not to do it yourself

Age discrimination in recruitment: time to nip it in the bud

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