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Sickness absence: Fit for work service
The Department for Work and Pensions has published a guidance note for employers on the new Fit for Work service (FFW). The service will be introduced on a phased basis and is due to be completed by May 2015. In addition to an online and telephone advice service, FFW will provide free occupational health assessments […]
Posted in:Employment Law
Remote workers and the territorial scope of UK employment rights
Given IT developments, it is now possible for employees working for British businesses to work remotely from other countries.
Posted in:Employment Law
Landlord and tenant: liability for repairs to the exterior of a building
Buy-to-let owners of leasehold properties and other intermediate landlords will be concerned by a Court of Appeal decision on the liability for repairs to the exterior of a building. Under the terms of the headlease, the freeholder was responsible for keeping the communal areas in good condition, subject to being given notice of the defect. […]
Posted in:Commercial Property
Can you make your tenants pay for improvements?
Landlords of residential lettings running service charges should be aware of a recent case – Waaler v Hounslow LBC* – which has added an extra hurdle in seeking to recover service charge costs for improvements.
Posted in:Commercial Property
Endeavour Partnership is proud to be part of National Apprentice Week
Endeavour Partnership is proud to be part of National Apprentice Week by celebrating the contribution that its four apprentices make to the firm.
Posted in:News & PR
Endeavour Partnership hosts first Ladies in Property Event
Today Endeavour Partnership hosts its first Ladies in Property event at its new offices on Teesdale Business Park. Over 25 ladies from the property and construction sectors will meet for an informal networking lunch to share their contacts and expertise. If you are interested in being part of any future events, please email Joanna Gibson […]
Posted in:News & PR Commercial Property
Counter-fraud measures for companies
According to Land Registry figures, since September 2009 the Land Registry has prevented frauds on over 160 applications representing properties valued in excess of £70 million and it is estimated that fraud currently costs the economy £70 billion pounds annually. As such, property fraud is a real concern for many property owners, particularly those who […]
Posted in:Commercial Property
TUPE – Service Provision Changes – which employees transfer?
When a business changes its service provider (for example cleaning services) it will invariably constitute a Transfer of an Undertaking under which all employees of the service provider assigned to providing that particular service transfer automatically to the new service provider with their terms and conditions protected and with enhanced protection against unfair dismissal. Questions […]
Posted in:Employment Law News & PR
Redundancy and maternity leave: alternative vacancies
The EAT has held that the duty to offer a woman on maternity leave a suitable alternative vacancy arises when the employer becomes aware that her role is redundant or potentially redundant. This decision suggests that employers should note the exact point in time when a redundancy situation arises and offer any suitable vacancies from […]
Posted in:Employment Law News & PR
Look out for unofficial HMRC emails
People are warned to be aware of fraudulent emails and imitation HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) websites as the 31 January deadline for self-assessment tax returns looms.
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