23 October 2019
Immigration

Applying for naturalisation? Be wary of this important requirement!

Naturalisation is the process of becoming a British citizen for adults. This process has various requirements which include a minimum period of previous residence, knowledge of life and language in the UK among others.

22 October 2019
Immigration

The EU Exit: ID Document Check is now available for iOS

The EU Exit: ID Document Check is an app by the Home Office which is used to verify the identity of anyone applying under the EU Settlement Scheme. The app provides a quick way of applying under the scheme, without the need to send your physical documents to the Home Office for verification.

18 October 2019
Employment

Confidentiality agreements guidance

NDAs have long been a popular subject in the media. Seeking to clarify its position on their use in employment matters, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued new guidance. The purpose of the guidance is to clarify the law on confidentiality agreements in employment scenarios, with particular emphasis on improving understanding and transparency when combating discrimination in the workplace.

16 October 2019
Brexit

EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit: What comes next?

Many non-EU family members are under the false impression that once they have been granted a Family Permit, they have indefinite leave to remain in the UK. This is definitely not the case.

15 October 2019
Immigration

More details emerge on the Graduate Immigration Route

We previously covered the possible return of the Post-Study Work (PSW) Visa. We now understand that the revamped version will be known as the Graduate Immigration Route, and the government has provided further details of this new visa.

14 October 2019

Clarkslegal features strongly in Chambers and Partners 2019-2020

Clarkslegal is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has recognised the firm for the following practice areas; Construction, Employment, Litigation and Real Estate.

11 October 2019
Immigration

What is the difference between Permanent Residence and settled status?

Brexit. A term that is currently riddled with uncertainty. There are many questions about the difference between Permanent Residence (PR) and Settled status in a post-Brexit Britain. Therefore, this article will seek to answer some of those questions.

11 October 2019
Employment

Little white lies: not giving the true reasons for dismissal pointed to discrimination

This week, in Base Childrenswear v Otshudi, the Court of Appeal confirmed that not being honest about the reason for dismissal can show that the employer has a discrimination case to answer.

11 October 2019
Employment

Striking a Balance – Activism and the Workplace

In the wake of September’s Global Climate Strike, protests previously confined to the personal sphere are now spilling over onto the streets and taking place during the working day.This article considers the legal position of employees who participate in this kind of activism, with a view to helping organisations take a considered approach to their response.

11 October 2019
Employment

IR35: control comes at a £920,000 cost

As the April 2020 IR35 changes loom ever larger, there is a lot of attention on challenges under the current system to the tax arrangements of consultants providing work through their own personal service companies.

10 October 2019
Employment

Rethinking workplace wellbeing in times of uncertainty

Every year an estimated 17 million work days are lost to stress, anxiety and depression. Clarkslegal's Monica Atwal highlights ways in which employers can raise their game to help. Work and wellbeing are symbiotic.

09 October 2019
Construction

Do you have a legally binding contract?

In Volumatic Ltd v Ideas for Life Ltd (2019) EWHC 227 the court considered the test for intention to create legal relations. It’s interesting because it is a rare example of a party successfully arguing that an agreement is not enforceable on this basis.

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