Author Archives: Molly Jones

Government to introduce right to flexible working from first day of employment

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Molly Jones

It has been reported that the Government intends to introduce legislation to grant employees the right to flexible working from day one of employment. Daniel Zona, an Associate in the Employment team comments. Currently, employees must wait until they have …

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A review of the post-Brexit UK financial sanctions regime – where are we now?

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Molly Jones

A year ago the UK introduced the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, which gave the foreign secretary the power to sanction individuals involved in human rights abuses worldwide. These are referred to as the “Magnitsky sanctions”. The UK sanctions impose …

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High income child benefit charge: An update

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Molly Jones

Many of you have been in touch following our Upper Tribunal success in HMRC v Wilkes regarding HICBC disputes- we thank you for your interest in this case and its consequences for affected tax payers. You can read the original …

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Workplace Covid Testing and Mask-wearing

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Molly Jones

Background Due to the disruption of the pandemic, employers are considering a variety of ways to minimise the risk of employees contracting Covid-19 to protect their business. Since 19 July, all restrictions have been dropped by the Government making it …

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Partner Janine Alexander appointed to Business Banking Resolution Service SME Liaison Panel

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Molly Jones

We are proud to announce that Janine Alexander has been appointed to the SME Panel, having been nominated by the Chair of the SME Liaison Panel and approved by the BBRS’ Board. As a transparent and independent advisory body to …

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