Significant shift by HMRC will force LLPs to review their partner compensation
March 5th, 2024 by Mitchell Blythe
HMRC has recently updated its guidance on the salaried member tax rules. The key consequence is that LLPs which rely on the contribution of capital to be confident that members are not taxed as employees need to review, and potentially change, their approach. In the simplest terms, the salaried member rules required LLP members to […]
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Bonuses and Unlawful Deductions from Wages
February 20th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
Disputes about bonuses are not uncommon, and a senior executive who doesn’t receive the payment they think they’re entitled to might have a good claim for breach of contract. But such claims can be complex and expensive, and the risk of an adverse costs award if a claim fails in the High Court or County […]
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Navigating Positive Action as a Recruiter
January 26th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
What if an employer instructs you to help them fill a role with a specific kind of candidate – a woman, an ethnic or racial minority or someone who identifies as LGBTQ+? With research consistently showing that diversity produces more innovation and profit coupled with pressure from the rise in mandatory and voluntary diversity reporting, […]
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What are the key employment law changes for 2024?
January 16th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
2024 looks set to bring with it a number of significant reforms in employment law. In this article, we outline key changes that will affect employers, and consider how employers can best prepare. Retained EU law Since 2020, the Government has sought to manage the thousands of EU laws that continued to apply in the […]
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View our top 5 most popular Partnership and Regulatory Law content from 2023
January 11th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
In this news alert, we bring you a round up of our top 5 most popular Partnership and Regulatory Law content from 2023. What Are The Key Aspects of LLP Agreements That Firms Need to Update in the Current Climate? – Ten(-ish) Minute Talk In this Ten-(ish) Minute Talk, Managing Partner Clare Murray and Partner Zulon Begum discuss […]
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Key takeaways: Don’t dismiss an employee in the heat of the moment All grievances should be dealt with in accordance with the ACAS Code Don’t assume a casual email or verbal complaint does not amount to a grievance. If an employee raises concerns about their terms and conditions or a potential breach of their […]
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Seven Tips for Introducing Positive Action in Recruitment and Promotion
January 5th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
January is a busy recruitment period, especially in the legal industry. Research consistently shows that diverse teams tend to produce greater innovation, creativity and profits so it is no surprise that many firms enlist recruiters to help them build a more diverse team. Recruiters and firms should take care that the steps they take comply […]
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Redundancies: The Need for Meaningful Consultation
December 20th, 2023 by Mitchell Blythe
The decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in De Bank Haycocks v ADP RPO UK Ltd [2023] EAT 129 is a good reminder of the need for meaningful consultation if a redundancy dismissal is to be fair. Mr Haycocks was an employee of the UK subsidiary of a US recruitment company. During the Covid-19 […]
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Protect Environmental Whistleblowing Toolkit; Neurodiversity in the Workplace; National Living/Minimum Wage; Workers Act 2023; Holiday Pay & TUPE – Employment Law Matters: Edition 6
December 6th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Welcome to the next edition of Employment Law Matters, our quarterly update on key issues in employment law. Every three months, we will send you a selection of the most important developments for employers in case law and legislation, including practical takeaways for employers as well as things to look forward to in the coming months. CM Murray LLP […]
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Key takeaways: The traditional Christmas party is still popular Drinking responsibly is the best antidote to avoid HR issues Divisive topics of conversation are best avoided Social events are sociable – don’t use them to discuss your employment relationship Respect your colleagues’ boundaries – avoid hugs and kisses! Be interested in others, […]
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