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Our commercial law services for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
Barcan+Kirby became Gloucestershire County Cricket Club’s (GCCC) official 150th anniversary partner in January 2020. It was not only exciting for the firm to establish a connection with a business in...
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Court of Appeal rules that employer is not liable for injuries caused by practical joke
In a 2020 case, Chell v Tarmac Cement and Lime Ltd, the Court of Appeal supported the County Court’s decision that an employer was not liable for the injury caused...
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Action against climate change: is it a protected characteristic?
Climate change has dominated our newspapers, news sites and social media feeds in recent years. From emotional pleas from David Attenborough to Extinction Rebellion protests blocking our motorways and COP26,...
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The end of furlough: what you need to know
The Government’s furlough scheme comes to a close at the end of September 2021. It has undoubtedly been a lifeline for millions across the UK since it came into effect...
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Can my social media posts get me into trouble at work?
After England lost the Euro 2020 final back in June, we heard reports of employees getting fired after tweeting racist comments about players. This issue of racism on social media...
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Everything you need to know about flexible working requests
One of the biggest changes to come out of the pandemic in terms of the way we work is the increase in employees considering flexible working hours. Whether the idea...
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‘Fire and rehire’: is it legal?
The Government’s furlough scheme is due to end in September 2021, and employers and employees alike will be thinking about what that means for them. Whilst employers will be concentrating...
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Employment law changes to look out for in 2021
You don’t need us to tell you that 2020 and the start of 2021 has been a challenging time for employers and employees alike. From furlough to ensuring businesses are...
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Budget 2021: what it means for employment, business and housing
Today’s budget announcement has been highly anticipated by business owners and individuals alike. The Government has given England a roadmap out of lockdown, so what financial measures have they put...
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Can employers force employees to get vaccinated?
The UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme is well under way, and the vast majority of people will be eagerly awaiting their jab, if they haven’t already had it. But what about...
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Supreme Court rules Uber drivers should be classified as workers
The UK Supreme Court has today (19th February 2021) ruled that leading taxi app, Uber, must classify its drivers as ‘workers’, rather than self-employed. This groundbreaking decision means that Uber...
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What are my redundancy rights?
Being informed that you’re being made redundant, or are at risk of redundancy, can be stressful and emotional. Whether you’ve been in the job for five months or five years,...