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Rate increases

Rate increases

The Government has announced the employment law rate changes that come into force in April 2023.  From 1 April 2023: National Living Wage for workers aged 23 and over increased to £10.42 per hour For workers aged 21-22 the rate increased to £10.18 per hour For workers...
How to judge whether misconduct ‘arises from a disability’

How to judge whether misconduct ‘arises from a disability’

Employees have a right not to be treated unfavourably by their employer because of something arising from a disability (unless the treatment can be justified). It is often the knock-on effect of a person’s disability which leads to problems in employment rather than...
Top tips when reviewing employment contracts

Top tips when reviewing employment contracts

Employment contracts are the building blocks of the employment relationship. However, they are often not given the care or attention they deserve. Even if a full review of your contracts is a step too far it is worth giving them a regular health check. Here are our...
Does common law marriage exist in the UK? What you need to know.

Does common law marriage exist in the UK? What you need to know.

Common law marriage is a concept that refers to a marriage-like relationship between two people who live together for a certain period of time but without actually getting married or registering their partnership formally. This type of arrangement is recognised in...