Top 10 Tips for Employers on the Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
Have you made the changes you need to comply with the reforms already in force? The Employment Rights Act 2025 is the most significant shake-up of employment law in decades, which is currently being implemented in phases. A first wave of changes is already in force (April 2026), with further major reforms expected from October 2026 and into...
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Causation in Professional Negligence Claims
To successfully bring a professional negligence claim , a claimant must be able to prove the following elements: The professional owed them a duty of care; The professional breached that duty of care; and The breach caused them to suffer financial loss - this is referred to as causation. A professional negligence claim will not succeed unless...
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The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023
Nearly 1500 disabled employees and 400 managers recently responded to The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023. The survey assessed the extent to which the needs of disabled employees were being met and reached some interesting findings for employers . The survey was run by the Business Disability Forum, a leading disability inclusion...
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Forfeiture – How Does It Affect Commercial Sub-Tenants?
With many commercial tenants feeling the impact of increased costs, pressure on rental payments is on the rise. During the pandemic, the landlord's right to forfeit (terminate) the lease was restricted, giving much-needed protection to tenants. However, that protection was lifted in March 2022, and forfeiture is once again an option for landlords...
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EU-US Data Transfers: Adequacy Decision Confirmed
The European Commission (the EC ) has adopted an adequacy decision on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework is the legal mechanism that will now enable the otherwise restricted transfers of personal data from the EU to the US, replacing the defunct predecessor, the EU-US Privacy Shield.
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ICO Approves Data-Sharing Scheme for UK Gambling Sector
For the period between April 2022 and March 2023, it was estimated that over £3 billion was spent on gambling, demonstrating the sheer size of the industry within the UK and also highlighting the potential problems with irresponsible gambling practices. Stephen Almond, the executive director of regulatory risk at the Information Commissioner’s...
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Legal Checklist for Moving Premises
The legal issues surrounding an office move are paramount to the ongoing success and security of your business. There are numerous pitfalls when exiting your current lease and taking a new lease of a premises, and the right negotiation tactics are crucial. We have set out below a summary checklist of things to consider when entering into...
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JCT 2024 – JCT Announces Next Edition of JCT Contracts
It has been expected for some time, but finally, the JCT has announced that it will be updating its suite of contracts , and it will be the JCT 2024 Edition which is likely to be published in the spring. The likely publication date is expected to depend on the finalisation of all of the secondary legislation being issued for the Building Safety...
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Waiving the Right to Forfeit
A right to forfeit a tenant’s lease entitles the landlord to take back possession of the property (either by changing the locks or by issuing possession proceedings) and to treat the lease as having come to an end. This is subject to any rights the tenant may have to seek relief. However, the ability for the landlord to forfeit the lease is made...
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Rules and Rates Applicable to Gifts for Inheritance Tax Purposes
Where you have gifted in the seven years prior to your death, these gifts may be taxed or affect the inheritance tax due in your estate. These gifts are called potentially exempt transfers (also known as PETs). Gifts could be of money but also of personal items or property, or even if you were to sell something to someone for less than its true...
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Can I Move Abroad With My Child?
There are many reasons why people want to move abroad. It may be reasons associated with family , friends, culture, work, or personal preference. There are several logistical factors to consider when moving abroad. One of the most difficult considerations is whether you can move abroad with your child. The short answer is yes, you can move abroad...
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Exiting Your Commercial Lease
If you are renting your premises and looking to leave earlier than anticipated (whether as a result of market conditions or business needs), assuming your lease does not include provisions allowing you to break your lease early (or that any such break date has passed), there are a number of options to consider if you are looking to move on from a...
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Effectively Managing Seasonal Workers in the Agricultural Sector
Effective recruitment is paramount in the labour-intensive agricultural sector, and finding enough manpower in busy seasons can be difficult. That outward focus can often mean that the job of effectively managing existing seasonal workers is deprioritised. In this article, our Employment Law experts set out their top four tips for establishing...
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