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Some important changes to be aware of. Let us know if you want help translating them for your business #betterworkplaces

12. The maximum length of statutory notice employees are entitled to is 12 weeks even if the employee has over 12 years’ service. #employment #employmentlaw #lawyers #employee #termination #notice #noticeperiod #merrychristmas #legaltips #trustedadvisers

11. The earliest date an employee can start her maternity leave is the 11th week before the expected week of childbirth (unless the baby is born earlier). #employment #employmentlaw #lawyers #employee #maternityleave #maternity #merrychristmas #legaltips #trustedadvisers

10. New off-payroll rules (IR35) applies to private sector companies that exceed 2 the following 3 thresholds; annual turnover £10.2 million, balance sheet total more than £5.1m and more than 50 employees. Find out more bit.ly/2qWLXCK #employmentlaw #IR35 #tax #legaltip

9. Equality Act protects 9 characteristics: age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage/civil partnership; pregnancy/maternity; race; religion/belief; sex; sexual orientation. The courts considered if veganism/vegetarianism are protected by the Act – they aren’t! #equalityact

8. Be careful if you have an outstanding debt. The current amount of statutory interest that can be added to debts owed by individuals is Eight percent #PBlegalservices #commercialdisputes #dispute #lawyers #debt #debtor #merrychristmas #legaltips #trustedadvisers

7. The 7 key principles of #GDPR – lawfulness & transparency; limitation; data minimisation; accuracy; storage limits; integrity & confidentiality; & accountability. It's important staff are trained and competent with these principles. #PBlegalservices #merrychristmas #legaltips

6. In many cases, a Landlord can only terminate a business tenancy at the end of the fixed term by giving not less than Six months’ notice. #PBlegalservices #commercialdisputes #dispute #lawyers #landloard #tenant #notice #merrychristmas #legaltips #trustedadvisers

5. Individuals can come to work in the UK with a Tier 2 (General) visa for a maximum of Five years and 14 days, or the time given on their certificate of sponsorship plus one month, whichever is shorter. #PBlegalservices #immigration #visa #lawyers #legaltips #trustedadvisers

4. Be aware that if you change your mind on renting a property, unless the tenant is in breach, a Landlord cannot serve a notice within the first 4 months of a residential tenancy. #PBlegalservices #commercialdisputes #landloard #tenant #merrychristmas #legaltips #trustedadvisers

3. Most employment claims must be made within Three months of a claim arising. Many parties try to resolve their claims in this period. #Pricebailey #Pricebaileylegalservices #employment #employmentlaw #lawyers #tribunalclaim #merrychristmas #legaltips #trustedadvisers

2. Employees essentially have 2 years’ probation. Till that point, as long as it’s not untoward, employers can release employees quite easily. Use that time well to work out if the relationship will work. #PBlegalservices #employmentlaw #merrychristmas #legaltip #trustedadvisers

12 things at Christmas my Trusted Adviser said to me…1. At @Price_Bailey we work as One firm, providing joined up services under One roof to benefit our client bit.ly/35WfZFw #onefirm #Pricebaileylegalservices #lawyers #merrychristmas #legaltips #trustedadvisers

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