Employment Law Weekly News Update
• The new Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Act received Royal Assent on 13 September 2018 and will provide a new workplace right to leave for bereaved parents.
• The MoJ have published quarterly tribunal statistics for April to June 2018 which show that single ET claims increased by 165% compared to the same period in 2017 and multiple claims increased by 344%.
• Acas has launched new guidance for employers and employees on job references based on their advice around the typical questions that they receive on their helpline.
• A senior police officer who used the phrase “whiter than white” in a briefing, during which he discussed the need to be faultless and above reproach in carrying out inquiries, is under investigation.
Other News
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21st January 2021 Dispute Resolution, Media & Communications Disputes
All in on blackjack.com pays off with big win
In a judgment handed down on Tuesday 19th January, SMB won a claim to recover the domain name blackjack.com on behalf of our client, Hanger Holdings.
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25th April 2024 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
Two members of SMB’s Corporate department complete London Marathon for charitable causes
We are delighted to announce that Corporate partner, David Martin, and associate Tim Graham completed the London Marathon last week, raising money for two charitable causes.
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2nd February 2021 Media
SMB advises on the production and financing of new film “Save The Cinema” for Sky Cinema starring Samantha Morton, Tom Felton and Jonathan Pryce
SMB’s Media Team have advised FAE Film and Television Limited on the production and financing of new film Save The Cinema for Sky Cinema.
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