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Brain fog and unlawful discrimination risks

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Brain fog is not a medical term but used to describe a range of symptoms. Brain fog has been in the news lately because of its association with Long Covid and the menopause. But what is brain fog and how should employers support staff suffering from it and avoid discrimination?

Topics covered:

  • What is Brain Fog
  • What causes it
  • Is it a disability
  • Performance management
  • Reasonable adjustments
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Medical advice

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  • 09 March 2020
  • Commercial Real Estate

Developments on Stamp Duty Land Tax Regulations

The past year has seen several changes in the regulations surrounding Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”). This is a tax which is payable to HMRC, on the purchase of freehold or leasehold property and on the grant of leases, if they are valued over a certain threshold.

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  • 09 March 2020
  • Corporate and M&A

Warranties and Indemnities in Share Purchase and Asset Purchase Agreements

The terms “warranties” “representations” and indemnities” are frequently used throughout the sale of assets or the sale of shares process.
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  • 06 March 2020
  • Employment

Former civil servant brings constructive dismissal claim

The very public resignation of Sir Philip Rutnam has clearly generated the media coverage he anticipated.
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  • 05 March 2020
  • Immigration

Spouse Visa – What sources of income are not permitted?

Previously we have focused on the sources of income which can be counted towards the financial requirement, but in this blog we will shed some light on the sources of income which are not counted towards the financial requirement.

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  • 05 March 2020
  • Immigration

Immigration Bill to end freedom of movement to be introduced today

The Government has announced that it intends on introducing the Immigration Bill to the House of Commons today, 5 March 2020. This bill will end freedom of movement for EU nationals once the transition period ends, and will provide a unified immigration system from 1 January 2021.
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  • 05 March 2020
  • Employment

Capping exit pay-out for disabled police officers to prevent ‘windfall’ was discrimination

In Chief Constable of Gwent Police v Parsons and Roberts, the claimants were two police officers who were disabled under the Equality Act.

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