Different countries have widely differing rules on succession to the assets of deceased persons. The EU Succession Regulation (known as Brussels IV) has been introduced to harmonise rules within the majority of EU countries. When and where does it apply? …
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Two decisions in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (UT) provide cautionary reminders to landlords about residential service charge requirements. The first case concerned the consultation requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. The UT held that…
Businesses need to be aware that pursuing a particular line of enquiry at an interview may give rise to detriment claims under discrimination law. Ideally, all shortlisted candidates should be asked the same or similar questions to allow answers to be…
New figures from the Pensions Regulator show that the number of penalty notices issued to employers who have not complied with their auto-enrolment duties increased sharply in the first quarter of 2015. Between 1 January and 31 March 2015, 198 fixed penalty…
A recent employment tribunal case provides a useful illustration for employers of how not to conduct an investigation into discrimination allegations. The tribunal awarded £19,500 for injury to feelings to a zero hours worker who was subjected to…
A decision in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) will increase the administrative burden on landlords to show that they have considered both alternative approaches and the financial impact on tenants of improvements before proceeding. Failure to do so may…
Following a case in the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), employers with bonus schemes that are linked to attendance should ensure that there is sufficient flexibility within the schemes to avoid withholding payment in circumstances where it is likely to be…
Owners of vacant non-domestic premises that are undergoing refurbishment should take note of a recent Court of Appeal judgment. The court held that a property that had been undergoing internal refurbishment was not exempt from business rates. On the…
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…
Given IT developments, it is now possible for employees working for British businesses to work remotely from other countries. Businesses that use remote workers in other countries should take note of an Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision which…
