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Employment Status of Part Time Football Referees
Mon 21st Oct 2024 | by Chris Cook
Employers who engage workers on a temporary, event-driven, or ad-hoc basis could face significant financial consequences following a recent ruling on…
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Changes to Apprenticeship Levy Funding
Mon 21st Oct 2024 | by Emily Morrison
Plans to change the apprenticeship levy funding have been announced by the government as part of its reform the apprenticeships system in England, with…
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SA Law achieves top rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners research
Thu 17th Oct 2024 | by Steve Ryan
The latest Chambers and Partners UK Legal Guide, and The UK Legal 500 Solicitors Guide 2025, have once more ranked SA Law as a top tier law firm.Both…
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What Should Startups Consider When Looking to Merge with Another Company?
Tue 15th Oct 2024 | by Vincent Billings
Are you a startup looking to merge with another company? Vincent Billings offers top tips on the due diligence and regulations startups will need to consider…
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How to Control Credit and Cashflow
Tue 15th Oct 2024 | by Simon Walsh
What are the best ways to control credit and cashflow for your business? Simon Walsh provides top tips on how to ensure your credit control team is running…
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New Employment Rights Bill: key implications for employers
Tue 15th Oct 2024 | by Chris Cook
As promised, the Labour Government has unveiled its much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill, within its first 100 days of coming into office. The proposed…
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SA Law enter The Legal 500's Hall of Fame
Mon 14th Oct 2024 | by Marilyn Bell
Marilyn Bell, Head of Family Law at SA Law, has been listed in The Legal 500 2025 Hall of Fame. She is one of only nine family lawyers in the South East…
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What can Employers Learn From the Recent Unfair Dismissal Case of a Teacher With Autism?
Wed 25th Sep 2024 | by Stephanie Clarke
After a teacher with autism was sacked and won £850k at tribunal, Stephanie Clarke was asked to comment on the learning lessons from the case, and how…
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Employment Appeal Tribunal Finds no Requirement to Reduce Compensatory Award
Tue 24th Sep 2024 | by Emily Morrison
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a compensatory award does not necessarily need to be reduced where there is a finding of contributory…
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Next sales staff win claims for equal basis basic with warehouse staff
Tue 24th Sep 2024 | by Emily Morrison
The Employment Tribunal has held that the retailer Next was in breach of equal pay law by paying warehouse staff a higher rate of pay than shop-floor…
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The Difficulties Family Courts Face When Litigants are Unrepresented
Thu 19th Sep 2024 | by Marilyn Bell
Marilyn Bell explains the difficulties in the family courts when litigants don’t have representation.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution - Pros and Cons for SMEs
Wed 11th Sep 2024 | by Simon Walsh
Simon Walsh covers the continuing rise in the use of ADR in commercial disputes as well as the introduction of mandatory mediations in money claims for…
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Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination in the Workplace
Tue 10th Sep 2024 | by Emily Morrison
Research conducted by the charity “Pregnant Then Screwed” has revealed that pregnancy and maternity discrimination continues to play a significant role…
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Supporting Disabled Workers with Hybrid Working: Guidance for Employers
Tue 10th Sep 2024 | by Emily Morrison
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released new resources to help small and medium-sized employers support disabled workers in hybrid…
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Freezing Injunctions in Divorce and Financial Remedy Proceedings
Thu 5th Sep 2024 | by Kiran Beeharry
Kiran Beeharry discusses freezing injunctions in divorce and the key things you should know about them.
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Coercive Control and Family Law Proceedings
Thu 5th Sep 2024 | by Kiran Beeharry
Coercive control - what is it and how to refer the matter to the police.
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ICO Launches Privacy Notice Generator for Small Businesses
Thu 5th Sep 2024 | by Chris Cook
Small organisations and sole traders can now create bespoke privacy policies quickly and at little cost, using a new tool created by the Information Commissioner’s…
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How Can a Lack of Legal Representation Restrict the Investigative Powers of the Family Courts?
Mon 2nd Sep 2024 | by Marilyn Bell
Marilyn Bell comments on the case of a judge ruling on twin's existence in The Legal Diary.
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Private Equity Data Rooms: How to Position Your Company for Success
Mon 2nd Sep 2024 | by Nikki Petken
Nikki Petken offers some top tips to business leaders of start-ups on how to best prepare for private equity data rooms.
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Things for Employers to Consider With the new 'Right to Switch Off' Law
Wed 28th Aug 2024 | by Christine Caffrey
With the UK’s new “right to switch off”, giving employees the ability to disconnect from work outside of working hours, Christine Caffrey shares some…
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School Applications for Parents who are Separating or Separated
Wed 21st Aug 2024 | by Kiran Beeharry
Separating or separated parents have a lot to think about when it comes to school applications. Starting your homework early gives you the best chance…
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Moving Abroad with Children After Divorce
Tue 20th Aug 2024 | by Sonal Parekh
When a parent wishes to move abroad with the child(ren) after a divorce, setting the right tone and taking an appropriate approach from the start will…
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Top Tips for Finance Start-ups Embarking on Joint Ventures
Wed 14th Aug 2024 | by Tahmid Majeed
In a recent article published by Finextra, Tahmid Majeed offers some top tips and key considerations for finance start-ups who are looking to embark on…
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King Charles Outlines Labour’s Intended Employment Laws.
Tue 13th Aug 2024 | by Alia Javid
Last month, the King’s Speech outlined the new Labour Government’s legislative agenda in what is described as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights…
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Joint Tenancies in Family Matters: The Pitfalls and Benefits
Thu 1st Aug 2024 | by Julie Cohen
Increasingly, a large proportion of a family’s wealth lies in the family home. Most people, however, seem to be unaware of the way in which they own their…
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Foreign Nationals Seeking an English Divorce
Mon 29th Jul 2024 | by Julie Cohen
London has often been referred to as the ‘divorce capital of the world’. But why is it that so many people with foreign nationality choose to end their…
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‘Will you be my Civil Partner?’
Tue 23rd Jul 2024 | by Marilyn Bell
Whether you’re getting married or forming a civil partnership, you will be legally recognising your relationship.The excitement of the day may entail…
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SA Law Granted Law Society Accolade for the Sixteenth Year Running
Mon 22nd Jul 2024 | by Steve Ryan
SA Law is proud to announce that it has been awarded Lexcel for the sixteenth year running.
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New partner strengthens Corporate & Commercial team at SA Law
Wed 3rd Jul 2024 | by Nikki Petken
New Partner, Nikki Petken brings a unique blend of in-house commercial strategy, legal expertise, and adeptness in crisis management to the clients of…
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What are the Labour Party’s plans for employment law?
Mon 1st Jul 2024 | by Emily Morrison
With the general election getting closer, the Labour Party has set out plans for far-reaching changes to workplace rights and protections for individuals…
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Can You Move to Another Part of the Country After Divorce?
Wed 19th Jun 2024 | by Marilyn Bell
Where there is no court order setting out the child arrangements, technically the parent the children predominantly live with may relocate within England…
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GP's Call for Workers to Self Certify Sickness for up to 14 Days
Mon 17th Jun 2024 | by Emily Morrison
Proposals made by doctors at the British Medical Association permitting workers to “self-certify” sickness for up to 14 days have been met with opposition…
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What a Difference a Name Makes
Mon 17th Jun 2024 | by Emily Morrison
Despite the protection afforded by the law, discrimination continues to be a problem in the UK employment sector.Name-blind recruitment is one way to…
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Top Tips on Avoiding Discrimination When Managing Older Workers
Mon 17th Jun 2024 | by Emily Morrison
Employers are still coming to terms with the practical challenges of managing older workers since the abolition of the default retirement age. Following…
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What are the Ramifications of BP's Crackdown on Workplace Relationships?
Wed 12th Jun 2024 | by Christine Caffrey
After BP’s former boss was dismissed for failing to disclose details about his personal relationships with colleagues, the company has tightened its rules…
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St Albans Half Marathon 2024
Mon 10th Jun 2024 | by Megan Kerr
SA Law were proud to sponsor the 2024 St Albans Half Marathon again this year; a much-loved community event that looks to raise money for local charities…
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Is it Possible to Preserve Commercial Relationships During Disputes?
Wed 5th Jun 2024 | by Simon Walsh
In a recently published article in SME Today, Simon Walsh discusses how SMEs can preserve their commercial relationship with an opposing party…
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The Dos and Don'ts of Nesting Arrangements
Wed 15th May 2024 | by Sonal Parekh
With 'birdnesting' gaining traction amongst those who are co-parenting, Sonal Parekh explains the dos and don’ts in order for it to remain a harmonious…
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What is the ICO's Guidance on Biometric Technology in the Workplace?
Tue 7th May 2024 | by Chris Cook
Many banks and financial institutions are harnessing the use of biometric systems to have a positive impact on their customers, but what is the ICO’s…
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Leveraging Advanced Technologies for SMEs
Thu 2nd May 2024 | by Tracy Lacey-Smith
Tracy Lacey-Smith emphasises that SME law firms can equally leverage advanced technologies alongside big law firms to achieve a competitive advantage…
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Why Are Dispute Resolution Clauses Beneficial in New Contracts?
Mon 22nd Apr 2024 | by Simon Walsh
In a recent article published by Elite Business, Simon Walsh explains what dispute resolution mechanisms could be set out in contracts at the start of…
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800 Directors Disqualified for Abusing Covid Loan Scheme
Wed 17th Apr 2024 | by Vincent Billings
Vincent Billings was asked to comment on the ‘unsurprising’ release from the Government last week that more than 800 Company Directors have been banned…
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The Risks of Using Biometric Technology in the Workplace
Wed 17th Apr 2024 | by Chris Cook
Biometric technology has become a way for businesses to securely guard access to physical workplaces, online company networks, and sensitive data, but…
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Compulsory Mediation for Small Claims Under £10,000 Issued on or After 22 May 2024
Mon 15th Apr 2024 | by Clare Mackay
Compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000, including specified money claims, are being introduced in a bid to reduce pressures on the courts…
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SA Law announces Joint Managing Partner
Mon 15th Apr 2024 | by Steve Ryan
Jointly managing SA Law alongside founding and Managing Partner Steve Ryan; Tracy and Steve will work closely together to steer the strategic direction…
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The New Changes to Employment Law
Sat 6th Apr 2024 | by Emily Morrison
Emily Morrison was asked by City A.M to comment on the new changes to employment law coming into force on 6th April, and discusses what businesses…
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What Changes will we see to Flexible Working Requests?
Tue 2nd Apr 2024 | by Chris Cook
With employees being given the right to request flexible working from ‘day one’ of their employment, Chris Cook and Emily Morrison explain…
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Injury to Feelings: Vento Bands Increased
Wed 27th Mar 2024 | by Emily Morrison
The President of the Employment Tribunals has confirmed an increase in the compensation bands (known as Vento bands) awarded for injury to feeling in…
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Introducing Fees in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal
Mon 25th Mar 2024 | by Emily Morrison
The Ministry of Justice has launched an open consultation on introducing fees in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal. The proposed…
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Managing The Menopause at Work
Mon 25th Mar 2024 | by Emily Morrison
The menopause can have a big impact on the day to day lives of employees. It is a natural part of aging and typically happens to women between the ages…
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