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My key takeaways from the ASCP conference day 1
It was great to attend day 1 of the ASCP conference last week with Elizabeth Massey. This was my first year, having only really come...
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Not the ‘Best’ update – a lost opportunity to change the law on Landlord access for safety and compliance checks?
With thanks to the Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals (ASCP) for first bringing this to our attention in their article...
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The ‘ChatGPT grievance’: navigating employee relations in the AI era
Do you ever feel that you are trying to have a human conversation with a computer? Are you finding that employees are citing caselaw and...
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Are you seeing more Employment Tribunal claims? You’re not alone
We’ve noticed a real increase in claims from employers recently, and we’re not the only ones. HMCTS has just published the minutes from...
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TUPE transfers: I object! Yes, but why?
Lots of TUPE transfers are smooth sailing and for staff, there is no difference to their lives, other than a different logo on the top of...
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The writing is on the wall… isn’t it?
There is an underperforming employee. They have been given lots of support and offers of training over the years. You’ve given them...
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What can satisfy an ‘intention to return’?
It has long been established that when a tenant is not occupying their home but has an intention to return, they may retain their...

A few immigration tweaks – too few to mention? I think not…
The politicians might have downed tools and joined the campaign trail, however, for Home Office staff, it has been more like business as...
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Surrendering a joint tenancy – revisited
In a previous blog post last year, we looked at a possession case issued by Westminster City Council where there had been a joint...
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Calling ‘time’ on Domestic Violence: World Cup linked to increase in domestic violence – How to help someone you think may be at risk
Whilst admittedly I am not a huge football fan, I can appreciate the passion, excitement and unity the World Cup brings every four years....
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Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) ordered in one of the first reported cases – Welcome to the new normal
"In mv view and in compliance with my duties as set out above, this is a paradigm case for the court to exercise its new...
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How much? Court fees set to rise
Following a consultation period, 172 court fees are set to rise, with the change being effected by a statutory instrument in summer 2024....
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