Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022
Employment
Insights
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.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).
Written by
Harriet Atkin
,
Mark Scotney
and
Chelsea Mace
Read more on Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways
While taking time, careful consideration and expert advice is the preferred way to record a will, sometimes the need to act quickly in order to change or obtain a person’s final wishes arises and this can cause issues for both the family and the solicitor involved.
Written by
Paul Davies
Read more on The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills
Wills, inheritance tax and adult children living at home
Wills & probate
Insights
We consider the inheritance tax implications for adult children still living at home. Need advice? Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Written by
David Maddock
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Landowners who privately rent properties are being urged to act now before new legislation is introduced which will make it more difficult to evict tenants.
Read more on Agri landlords urged to act now before new bill
Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?
Commercial contracts and agreements
Insights
Most businesses are being severely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Once immediate concerns are resolved, many businesses may find they have more time on their hands to focus inwards on the internal policies and the contractual terms on which they operate.
Written by
Chidem Aliss
and
Amy Peacey
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Can an employer withdraw an offer of employment once made?
Employment
Insights
An offer of employment can be withdrawn at any time before it has been accepted by the employee without having to give notice or make a payment in lieu of notice.
Written by
Sharon Latham
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Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?
Agriculture
Insights
With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.
Written by
Tom Potts
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