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The future landscape of restrictive covenants: What employers should do to protect themselves
Tom Clarke, from our Employment Law Team, explains how employers can protect their business with enforceable restrictive covenants under UK law.
The office Christmas party: Keeping in the festive spirit
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains employer responsibilities at office Christmas parties and how to manage workplace conduct risks.
Disposing of charity land: Implications of the Charities Act 2022
Georgia Whitfield, from our Commercial Property Team, explains how the Charities Act 2022 affects selling or leasing charity land and trustee responsibilities.
Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney: What they are and why you should have them
Tom Bridge, from our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains what Lasting Powers of Attorney are and why business owners and families should have them in place.
Are volunteers for a charity ‘workers’ with rights?
Are charity volunteers legally classed as workers? Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR team, explains employment rights and governance risks.
Understanding the responsibilities and liabilities of becoming a charity trustee
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains the responsibilities and personal liabilities of charity trustees and what trustees need to know before taking on the role.
When should charities make ‘serious incident reports’ to the Charity Commission?
Hay & Kilner’s Charity Law Team explain when charities must make serious incident reports to the Charity Commission and how to comply with reporting requirements.
How employers can prevent workplace discrimination and reduce legal risk
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains how employers can take reasonable steps to prevent workplace discrimination and stay compliant with UK law.

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