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Clothing and homeware retailer Next has lost an equal pay claim which has been ongoing for the past 6 years. The claim was brought by Next’s mainly female retail store...
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Stand by for 26 October 2024 when the new preventative duty in relation to sexual harassment becomes live. Please see our previous article for a summary of the legal obligation...
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In today’s digital age, it’s not uncommon to find employees moonlighting as social media influencers. Recent research conducted by Finder found that 43% of UK staff have a “side hustle”....
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When the Labour Government came into power in July 2024, they pledged to introduce significant new legislation within 100 days (by 12 October 2024). The Employment Rights Bill (“the Bill”)...
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A serious incident is defined by the Charity Commission as “an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant: harm to your charity’s beneficiaries, staff, volunteers...
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Following on from article on witness statements, we will be following the claims process to look at expert evidence. Expert evidence can be an important part of the civil litigation...
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With the political environment now more settled many sector leaders and governors are again finding time to contemplate and plan for the future educational landscape. As the Academy Sector continues...
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Rollits has once again been recognised for its outstanding work in the prestigious UK Legal 500 2025 edition. The firm has been ranked in a wide range of practice areas,...
Rollits has welcomed two new trainees who took a traditional route into the profession and a third who opted for a career change after 20 years in the hospitality sector....
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The Charity Commission has recently updated its guidance for charity meetings (Charity meetings – GOV.UK ) with it specifically focusing on updating the guidance to include further advice surrounding virtual...
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New Legislation regarding allocation of tips in the Hospitality sector has been pushed back until October 2024 The new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, which would make it illegal...
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Hull is This had a chat with Ed Heppel, Head of Employment about potential changes to employment law under the new Labour Government. “No draft legislation has been put forward...
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Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of two trainee solicitors who each took a different route into the profession. Millie Bird, who has been promoted into the firm’s dispute resolution...
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The right for individuals to request a more flexible working pattern was due to come into force in September 2024 pursuant to The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023....
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Post-termination restrictions are commonly found in contracts of employment for senior individuals. Restrictive covenants are prima facie void as an unlawful restraint of trade and are therefore only enforceable if...
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The recent case of Augustine v Data Cars (2024) has highlighted that in order for there to be a breach of the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000, a...
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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the “Act”) is due to come into force on 26 October 2024. The Act will impose a positive obligation on...
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Experts at Rollits will address issues ranging from how to handle serious incidents involving charities to social media threats on smart phones as part of their next series of free...
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In our previous article in this mini-series, we looked at alternative methods of dispute resolution. In this article, we will be looking at witness statements. A witness statement is a...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is the name for a collection of different methods used to resolve disputes without the need to issue formal proceedings, or, where proceedings are ongoing, without...
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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, (“Act”) is due to come into force on 26 October 2024. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (“the EHRC”) have...
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Toure v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs A birthday card sent to a worker on sick leave contributed to a “hostile and intimidating environment” amounting to harassment under the...
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The Labour party planned a number of significant Employment Law changes should it gain power. Following the landslide victory, it will be interesting to see whether the new government delivers...
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A company share option plan (“CSOP”) is an employee benefit scheme that grants employees the right to purchase a certain number of shares in the company at a pre-determined price....
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The Independent newspaper has reported on a rather unusual case where a family court judge has had to make a determination as to whether a wife did or did not...
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The government has published a consultation on its proposed approach to revising the National Planning Policy Framework in an effort to achieve sustainable growth in the planning system. The consultation...
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Biodiversity net gain is a recent strategy that has been introduced to develop and contribute to the recovery of nature and its purpose is to ensure that the habitat for...
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Family relationships are integral to most businesses but in particular farming enterprises – they are the backbone to the successful running of a company or partnership. If there is any...
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The biennial Pig & Poultry Fair, held this year at Birmingham NEC, was a showcase of innovation despite the challenges that continue to face the sectors. The key themes of...
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Adapting to the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice guide. An important element of agricultural law relates to the relationship between landlords and tenants. In recognition of the evolving...
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