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In an effort to enhance workplace inclusivity, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) published guidance i…
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Neonatal Leave and Pay: What Employers Need to Know Before April 2025
From 6 April 2025, the UK Government will introduce Neonatal Care Leave and Pay, a new statutory entitlement that will impact…
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Is it just banter? Sexual harassment in the workplace and the employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment
In recent months, a slew of allegations of sexual harassment have emerged against well-known TV personalities Greg Wallace an…
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IN CASE: Employment Law Newsletter – Spring 2025
31 March 2025
In this quarter’s overview of significant developments in employment law and HR, we examine the key issues facing emplo…
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What can employers do to monitor employees at work? Balancing the right to privacy at work with data protection duties.
In late 2023, the ICO updated its guidance on monitoring workers, bringing in changes to deal with employers’ access to…
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Clearly a course of action…Labour seeking to make employers liable for third party harassment
The Employment Rights Bill is progressing through Parliament, with big changes on the way; we have previously discussed what…
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International prenuptial agreements – what do I need to know? Nick Manners and Victoria Hingston for Tatler Experts Corner.
24 March 2025
As prenuptial agreements (‘prenups’) become more commonplace and accepted, Victoria Hingston and Nick Manners, Pa…
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Spear’s Property Advisers Index 2025 – Payne Hicks Beach listed as the best in property.
20 March 2025
Payne Hicks Beach is delighted that Spear’s Property Advisers Index 2025 recognises Emma Copestake and Hannah Robinson as the…
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‘Lawful but awful’: The harm caused by online content- Mark Jones for LBC News
12 March 2025
Defence and Investigations expert Mark Jones, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach LLP, had his article “’Lawful but awful…
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How can you effectively prepare for court during a divorce?
11 March 2025
A court hearing at any time can be a stressful experience, but it is all the more so when it comes as part of divorce proceed…
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Can Postnuptial Agreements Simplify Separation Decisions?
7 March 2025
In summary, the answer is likely to be “yes”, if the agreement is carefully drafted, and if certain conditions are met.
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Should I have a petnuptial agreement?
6 March 2025
Disputes over pets are increasingly common in separations and can be highly emotive and difficult to navigate. Many pets are…
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