Can your business benefit from free self-assessment employment tool?
Law firm Stone King’s Employment Team has produced a free tool to help organisations self-assess whether their employment contracts are ‘fit for purpose’ and ensure that they are getting the most out of them both in terms of protection but also as a responsible employer.
Non-Compete Clauses: Do proposals for reform herald the end?
Background and the restraint of trade principle
A complete rebranding for Hanski
Hanski complete full rebrand along with a total redesign and build of their website. The team are left feeling totally recharged, energised and ready to push forward with renewed vigour on their mission to be the best sport tour operator company in the UK.
Property agency acquisition advances Eddisons’ regional reach in the East of England
National property consultancy Eddisons has acquired Banks Long & Co in a deal which sees the Lincoln-based firm boost Eddisons’ presence in the East of England.
Dealing with insubordination at work
In this guide, we look at what insubordination at work means, with common examples of workplace insubordination and how employers should deal with employee insubordination.
Victimisation at work - What employers need to know
By law, no individual should suffer unfair or unfavourable treatment in the workplace. In this guide for employers, we explain your obligations to treat workers fairly and how to avoid victimisation issues at work.
Managing clinically vulnerable workers
Among the considerations for employers adjusting to the post-pandemic world is how to manage clinically vulnerable workers who continue to be at high risk of COVID 19.
Stone King’s Julian Blake joins influential advisory panel
Julian, a Partner in the law firm's Charity team, is delighted to have been invited to join the VCSE Crown Representative’s Advisory Panel.
UK entry clearance guide - A guide for foreign Nationals
If you’re a foreign national looking to come to the UK, the following guide will help you to understand the rules and requirements relating to entry clearance, from what this actually means to the rules on transiting through the UK.
Managing TUPE. A guide for employers
In this practical guide for employers and HR departments, we detail the rules on managing TUPE transfers and how you can reduce your exposure to legal risks.
Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to officially open next week’s Huntingdonshire Business Fair
The countdown is on for the Huntingdonshire Business Fair taking place at Burgess Hall, St Ives on Wednesday 26 April.
Scale Up Visa guidance for employers
In this guide, we outline the rules and requirements under the Start-Up route, from the eligibility criteria to how this visa will benefit both UK businesses and talented individuals.
EBCam's new office opened by Jo Churchill MP
The sun shone when Jo Churchill MP for Bury St Edmunds visited Fornham Business Court on 11 April 2023 to open the new office of EBCam Ltd, a leading, local financial services company specialising in employee benefits and independent financial advice.
First-time buyer’s 10 step guide to purchasing a residential property
Whether you are a first-time buyer or have bought a property in the past, our step-by-step guide is here to assist you along the way to your property purchase. The entire process can be a little daunting but this article attempts to provide clarity.
MEES Regulations - What has changed?
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) were introduced under the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015. Essentially, the MEES stipulate that a property must attain a minimum energy efficiency level (an EPC rating) of E in order to be lawfully leased to residential or commercial tenants. Properties with an EPC of F or G are considered ‘substandard…
Entrepreneur visas in the UK
Since the closure of the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa, there is no longer a single, dedicated entrepreneur visa for the UK. Instead, applicants should take advice on their circumstances to determine which of the current immigration routes are open to you to come to the UK to pursue commercial opportunities.
Can you dismiss an employee on sick leave?
Employers can lawfully dismiss an employee who is off sick, provided they have a fair reason for dismissal, act reasonably in all the circumstances and follow a fair procedure.
Indirect Discrimination guide for employers
Employers have to ensure they are not treating certain individuals or group of employees unfairly, even if this treatment is unintentional. In this guide, DavidsonMorris explain the obligations on employers to prevent employees being indirectly discriminated against at work, and in what circumstances it may be lawfully justifiable to.
How to use the UK Immigration ID Check app
An important part of the application process when looking to extend a visa from within the UK, or to switch to a different visa, is to attend an appointment to provide evidence of your identity, and to submit your biometric information and supporting documentation.
What Tech Nation’s closure means for Global Talent Visas
Tech Nation has announced that it is to close its operations from 31 March 2023, ending its role as endorsing body for tech applicants under the Global Talent route.
How to manage an effective TOIL policy
An effective TOIL policy can help ensure a consistent and legally compliant approach to managing time off in lieu for overtime.
DavidsonMorris Tier 1 Entrepreneur extension tips
Entrepreneurs already in the UK under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur route have until 5 April 2023 to apply to extend their visa, and until 5 April 2025 to apply for indefinite leave to remain. Given the limited window to make your Tier 1 Entrepreneur extension application, DavidsonMorris have collated their top tips to help give your submission the best chance of success.
Howes Percival appoints Corporate Law expert in Cambridge
Howes Percival has added specialist corporate law solicitor Josie Rogers to its growing Corporate, Commercial, and Banking team in Cambridge.
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Taylor Wessing confirms its commitment to Cambridge
Taylor Wessing announces the completion of a new permanent office space in Cambridge's prestigious business area on Station Road.