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Billed as the most significant change in employment law in 30 years, the Employment Rights Bill has arrived in the first 100 days of this new Government, so that promise at least has been kept. But what about the rest?
The cryptocurrency sector in the UK is expanding rapidly, with a turnover of approximately £12.1 billion. In April 2022, the UK Government announced its ambition to establish the country as a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment.
Previously businesses paid lip service to the notion of protection from sexual harassment by providing staff with anti-harassment policies that then gathered dust until the first formal complaint was made. The new mandatory duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace is meant to change all that.
MOTH, the UK's leading ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand, has announced a £4.6m investment led by Beringea, the transatlantic venture capital firm. The raise follows an impressive three years of expansion for MOTH whose premium canned cocktails are now available in more than 3,000 UK supermarkets.
With Rishi Sunak out and Keir Starmer in, the regulatory landscape for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the UK is shifting yet again. What is the new Labour Government’s emerging strategy on AI regulation, and what potential influences could shape its future direction?
Exploitation is out and employment rights are in. The focus is on a new partnership between business, trade unions and working people as an essential driver of growth, with full consultation on the best way of implementing this.
The employment relationship carries inherent risks, many of which lie on the employer’s side. Employment Law is one of the fastest changing areas of law, so it is crucial that businesses conduct regular appraisals of their risk in this context and ensure that all their employment documentation reflects the current legal position.
A Property Freezing Order (PFO) is a significant tool used by authorities in Civil Recovery Investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The PFO's primary function is to freeze assets like houses, cars, and money in bank accounts while the applicant conducts a financial investigation into the origin of these assets.
Employers often use post-termination non-compete clauses in contracts of employment to restrict departing employees. Their main purpose is to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests, such as trade connections, trade secrets and the maintenance of workforce stability. However, the enforceability of these clauses hinges on their reasonableness and necessity in protecting these interests without unduly restraining trade.
Agency agreements and distribution agreements can be indispensable assets for manufacturers and suppliers seeking to enhance sales, whether on a national or international scale. Although the terms agents and distributor are sometimes used interchangeably, they actually delineate distinct contractual frameworks, each carrying unique advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the difference between these relationships is paramount for businesses to select the most suitable agreement for their particular needs.
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