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Sexual Harassment, What Employers Need to Know

Sometimes employees encounter incidences of sexual harassment in the workplace by other employees or third parties. This is defined as “unwanted conduct of a sexual nature”. In law, harassment is considered to be conduct that has the purpose or effect of violating the victim’s dignity [...]

By |2022-06-29T13:05:00+01:00June 23rd, 2022|

Director Service Agreements and Employment Contracts

When introducing a new employee, it is crucial that they are given an employment contract, as the document defines the employment relationship and outlines regulations and processes. However, when an employee reaches a higher level of seniority and becomes a director, there are some situations [...]

By |2022-06-29T12:31:18+01:00June 6th, 2022|

The Importance of Shareholder and Partnership Agreements

A Shareholder’s Agreement or a Partnership Agreement is an important document to have within your business and is considered a cost-effective way of reducing the risk of any issues arising. It sets out terms that detail how various matters will be dealt with, providing a [...]

By |2022-06-29T12:10:49+01:00May 11th, 2022|

The End of Unfair Ground Rents for New Leaseholders

On 8th February 2022, the government passed the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. This long-awaited legislation will effectively abolish ground rents for almost all new residential leases and non-statutory lease extensions. The Act will mean that ground rents on most new long residential leases [...]

By |2022-06-29T10:47:57+01:00April 27th, 2022|
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