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Why construction must support neurodiversity – through the legal lens

19 Mar 2024
One in four UK construction workers are neurodivergent, according to a report by the National Federation of Builders (NFB).

In fact, the NFB says it has "discovered that neurodiversity is not only common amongst construction workers, but being neurodiverse is actually encouraging people to pursue a career in construction".

This has opened up constructive conversations in the sector around employing and supporting a neurodiverse workforce.
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LTA changes: getting ready for "L-Day"

22 Feb 2024
The Finance Bill issued on the 29 November 2023 introduced draft legislation to repeal the current Lifetime Allowance (LTA) regime and replace it with a new system of lump sum allowances. The changes are set to take effect from 6 April 2024: "L-Day".

However, the Finance Bill is still in draft and has only just passed the public bill committee stage; it could still be subject to further change before it receives Royal Assent. HMRC intends to continue hosting LTA working groups, and to issue communications every two weeks, right up to L-Day.
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The long-awaited 'General Code'

20 Feb 2024
In January 2024, the Pensions Regulator (the Regulator) at long last published its General (formerly 'Single') Code of Practice (the Code) and consultation response. This fulfils the Regulator's obligation under regulations published back in 2018, to issue a Code of Practice to help pension scheme trustees establish and operate an effective system of governance (the ESOG).
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Navigating the future of legal industry: insights on legal tech and AI

01 Feb 2024
The legal industry has undergone significant transformation over the past few decades, largely driven by advancements in technology. As we look towards the future, it's clear that legal tech, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI), will continue to shape the industry in unprecedented ways. Here, we delve into the past, present, and future of legal tech and what it means for the industry.
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Distributing tips fairly: have you responded to the Government consultation yet?

25 Jan 2024
So, you run a restaurant. You pass on all tips and service charges received from satisfied customers to your hard-working staff. Just down the road there is another restaurant, which pockets all gratuities paid by diners and as a result they make higher profits. Does this sound fair? Of course it isn't!

All employers will have to follow the same rules when the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act) comes into force this summer. The Act will be supported by a statutory code of practice on the fair and transparent allocation and distribution of tips (the Code). In mid-December 2023, the Government launched a consultation on a draft Code, which will apply to England, Scotland and Wales.