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UK trials sick note reform to boost workforce participation

UK trials sick note reform to boost workforce participation

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on UK trials sick note reform to boost workforce participation

DBT publishes independent review of Great Britain’s whistleblowing framework

DBT publishes independent review of Great Britain’s whistleblowing framework
Solicitor-client costs and CFA enforceability—Substance over form (Richardson & Others v Slater & Gordon UK Ltd)

Solicitor-client costs and CFA enforceability—Substance over form (Richardson & Others v Slater & Gordon UK Ltd)

The following PI & Clinical Negligence news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Solicitor-client costs and CFA enforceability—Substance over form (Richardson & Others v Slater & Gordon UK Ltd)

Government launches review of parental leave and pay

Government launches review of parental leave and pay

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Government launches review of parental leave and pay

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What is pro bono?

What is pro bono?

What is pro bono?Many lawyers recognise it is a privilege to be able to provide legal advice and representation and be a part of the legal system....

Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirements

Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirements

Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note considers regulatory requirements relating to corporate social...

The importance of good time recording

The importance of good time recording

The importance of good time recordingThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It explains why time recording is so important. It also explores...

How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firm

How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firm

How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firmThis Practice Note provides information about how to read and understand the financial...

Practice notes

Qualifying work experience (QWE)

Qualifying work experience (QWE)From 1 September 2021, there is a new route to qualification for aspiring solicitors—the Solicitors Qualifying...
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Practice notes

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)Until 31 August 2021, the main route to solicitor qualification (training contract route) required...
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30th May
Practice notes

The structure of a negotiation

The structure of a negotiationWhen entering into any negotiation, be it a multimillion pound business deal or an agreeing the office coffee rota,...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
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Precedents

Attendance review meetings (ARMs)—FAQs—law firms

Attendance review meetings (ARMs)—FAQs—law firms1. Does an attendance review meeting (ARM) mean I’m being disciplined for my absence?No. An ARM does...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
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Practice notes

Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirements

Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note covers regulatory requirements relating to health and safety in the...
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Produced in partnership with Melanie O'Brien of DG Legal
30th May
Precedents

Lexcel pre-assessment—top tips for all staff

Lexcel pre-assessment—top tips for all staffWhat is Lexcel?Lexcel is a Law Society quality accreditation, which is only awarded to solicitors who meet...
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30th May
Practice notes

How to manage health and safety in the workplace

How to manage health and safety in the workplaceAn organisation has a duty to ensure it manages the health and safety risks in its workplace...
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Produced in partnership with Melanie O'Brien of DG Legal
2nd Jun
Precedents

Time recording FAQs

Time recording FAQsFAQsThese FAQs supplement our Time recording policy, which can be found [state where, eg on our intranet].What is [matter-related...
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30th May
Practice notes

Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policy

Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policyThis Practice Note provides information on formulating a learning and development (L&D)...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
30th May
Precedents

Fee sharing agreement—law firms

Fee sharing agreement—law firmsThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name of company] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and...
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30th May
Practice notes

How to conduct a health and safety risk assessment

How to conduct a health and safety risk assessmentHaving in place a well-thought-out and accessible structure on health and safety could help enable...
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Produced in partnership with Melanie O'Brien of DG Legal
30th May
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Step 6: Creating a business development plan

Step 6: Creating a business development planHow to produce a business development planBy way of a summary, you should follow this basic strategic...
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2nd Jun
Practice notes

Drafting an appraisal form

Drafting an appraisal formThis Practice Note provides guidance on drafting an appraisal form which can be used to assess and review an individual’s...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning and OnLive Learning
30th May
Practice notes

How to formulate a strategic plan—law firms

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Produced in partnership with Jon Whittle of Jon Whittle Consulting Ltd
2nd Jun
Checklists

Mergers—law firms—checklist

Mergers—law firms—checklistA: Before you beginIt is important that you and your law firm have a clear and honest understanding of where you are before...
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2nd Jun
Precedents

Time recording policy

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Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companies

Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a

Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of case

Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application

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Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin

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Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of