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Time to pay up - National Minimum Wage is on the rise

The National Minimum Wage was first introduced as a legal requirement in April 1999. The rates are reviewed each year…

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Employment Law & HR Update - March 2019

In the team’s latest review, Anna Lovett gives an update on the latest cases on protected characteristics, agency workers, unfair…

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Commercial Property

Terminating a commercial lease (video)

Commercial Property solicitor, Rebecca Davidson summarises how to terminate a commercial lease.

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Commercial Client

How to conduct a disciplinary hearing: a step by step guide

Read the popular step-by-step guide to conducting a disciplinary hearing from Burnetts’ expert employment law and HR team: prepare yourself…

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Commercial Client

Travel disruptions and the workplace

Ready for the storm? With wintry weather on the horizon, we look at some of the employment law and HR…

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Commercial Client

Phased returns to work explained (video)

Solicitor Anna Lovett explains the most important things to know about phased returns to work.

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Factsheet

Squatters rights

Diane Barnes gives a brief guide to adverse possession and explains why it’s important to register your land.

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Factsheet

7 top tips for commercial landlords

There is a lot to think about if you are going to let out your commercial premises to a new…

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Agribusiness

Overage: over and above the purchase price

An overage agreement can be a very useful way of protecting against potential losses when selling land; Megan Richardson explains…

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Commercial Client

Should we settle an employment tribunal claim?

Solicitor Anna Lovett explains the different aspects for an employer to consider when deciding whether to settle an employment tribunal…

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Factsheet

Buyers beware! 8 things to check before buying a house at auction

When buying property (particularly at auction), there are some important points to consider before submitting an offer or making a…

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Factsheet

Damages award to follow Supreme Court ruling

A man with a brain injury will receive damages following a Supreme Court ruling that patients are entitled to put…

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