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Unlimited Holiday & Annual Leave: Risks and Tips

Employment agency Reed has reported a 20% increase in the number of new positions offering unlimited annual leave as part of the benefits packages. Along with flexible working, it seems to be incentive employers are keen to explore and use as they compete to recruit the best talent from a pandemic weary workforce that values well-being and work-life balance.

But is it always a good idea? And how can employers avoid being sued by workers for breaches of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) which govern the rules on statutory annual leave?

Deborah Scales, Employment lawyer at Clarkslegal explains all about the legal considerations for employers when considering unlimited annual leave for their employees.

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  • 08 May 2025
  • Employment

Statutory Sick Pay Scheme changes: how can employers prepare for such changes?

The government has recently changed the Statutory Sick Pay provisions; it is anticipated that such changes will ‘help people to stay in work and grow the economy’.

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  • 07 May 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Thinking of exiting your business? Part 1

In the first part of this three-part series, we explore why planning your exit strategy early can shape the way you build, grow, and eventually sell your business for maximum value. From mindset to strategy, we unpack how thinking about the end from the beginning can lead to smarter decisions and better outcomes.

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  • 07 May 2025
  • Immigration

UK Immigration: Essential update for employers

The UK’s immigration system will see major changes in 2025. Watch our UK immigration specialists, Ruth Karimatsenga and Monica Mastropasqua, as they explore the key updates and how they affect your business.

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  • 06 May 2025
  • Corporate and M&A

Can a disclosure letter give rise to a misrepresentation claim?

Provided by a seller to a buyer, a disclosure letter is an important element in any business sale or purchase transaction.

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  • 02 May 2025
  • Employment

Sex, Gender and the Law: What the Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling Means for Employers

The recent UK Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers  UKSC 16 has generated significant attention, but for most employers, we would argue that its practical impact is relatively limited—at least for now.

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  • 29 April 2025
  • Privacy and Data Protection

Use of Personal Devices at Work: Why a Bring Your Own Device Policy is Essential

We will highlight in this article what changes have been made to the DUAB since the early stages of the Bill.