The SC has prevented an employer from using fire and rehire tactics to remove employee benefits which had been described as ‘permanent’. The case summary is as follows: ‘Background to the Appeal This appeal concerns whether Tesco Stores Ltd (“Tesco”) can terminate the employment contracts of its employees, for the specific purpose of depriving them …
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Most conveyancers probably do not need reminding that the current SDLT rates were only a temporary measure, introduced in 2022. From 1 April 2025 the rates for a freehold purchase by a UK resident individual replacing a main residence will be: Relevant consideration Percentage Up to £125,000 Nil The next £125,000 (the portion from £125,001 …
The Worker Protection Act (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force on 26 October 2024 and changes the duty on employers from redress to prevention. All employers will be required to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment. Tribunals will have the power to increase compensation by up to 25% if …
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The procedure for inheritance claims is governed by the CPR, and the litigation costs of such claims must be treated separately to the claimant’s substantive award. This case concerned the important issue of whether, in a dependency claim under the I(PFD)A 1975 Act, costs should always be dealt with as a separate issue. Could the …
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