The four-day working week: How it may affect the leisure and hospitality sectors
A sixth-month pilot was recently launched in the UK to test the possible advantages of a four-day working week for both employers and employees. Harrison Drury’s employment law team explains…
Succession of agricultural tenancies – how to ensure your family can continue farming
Agricultural tenancies are very common, and often the tenancy enables the family to continue farming the land after the death or retirement of the tenant. Joseph Mitchell from Harrison Drury’s…
Using sustainability to attract employees – top tips for contracts and business practices
The battle for talent has seen the issue of ‘greener employment’ surge up the agenda for many businesses seeking to be more appealing to future employees. Harrison Drury’s employment law…
No-fault divorce law – The key changes
On April 6, 2022, the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 commenced introducing the new no-fault divorce law. Jenna Atkinson from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team look at…
Winding-up petitions after April 1st – what are the new rules?
As of 1 April 2022, the temporary restrictions on issuing winding-up petitions will come to an end, as part of a general relaxation of coronavirus-related legislation. Peter Barlow examines if…
IR35 and off-payroll working rules in the private sector: One year on
Harrison Drury’s employment law team, considers the off-payroll working rules for private sector businesses, one year on from their implementation. The IR35 rules were introduced by HMRC on April 6,…
Offering work to Ukrainian refugees – What you need to consider
Harrison Drury’s employment law team summarises the key considerations for employers offering work to Ukrainian refugees. Under the recently introduced Homes for Ukraine scheme, successful applicants are given three years’…
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act
After the government has issued many press releases heavy on ideas yet light on detail, the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act is now in force, and the long moratorium has ended.…
Accommodation for agricultural workers
It is not uncommon for farms to provide accommodation for its workers. Joseph Mitchell, an associate solicitor in Harrison Drury’s property litigation team, looks at some of the common pitfalls…
What is a Business Lasting Power of Attorney, and do I need one?
Scarlett Richardson, a solicitor from Harrison Drury’s private client team, outlines the reasons why you may consider preparing a Business Lasting Power of Attorney to protect your business interests. As…
