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Who picks up the tab for the Living Wage?

Law at Work’s director of legal services, Donald Mackinnon, reflects on the increased burden on care sector employers following the recently announced increase in the living wage.

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Those left behind “will have their revenge,” warns economist

While some European countries need structural reform, economist Philippe Aghion believes that blanket policies will only widen the chasm between those who share in wealth and those who don't.

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Iceland v Iceland: the IP battle of the year

With Iceland (the nation) suing Iceland (the British supermarket chain), the question of intellectual property is back in the headlines. Here's what you need to know.

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APSCo: “The UK will now have one of the most inflexible labour markets in the world”

Reacting to the Autumn Statement, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies, APSCo, warns that the UK is now in danger of moving from being one of most flexible to one of most inflexible labour markets in the world.

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“A speech full of sound bites”: PM May’s promises dissected

While the Prime Minister's speech was generally met with applause from the business community, scepticism lingers.

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What is forensic accounting?

Forensic accountants exist and perform for the primary purpose of reducing business expenses and minimising loss, as we find out in the piece.

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How to turn your big data idea into a money spinner

For entrepreneurs that succeed in bringing their big data ideas to market, applying for patent protection could give a valuable 20-year monopoly in their target markets. Withers & Rogers' Nick Wallin writes.

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Uber drivers now have workers rights, but is it all good news?

Today’s Uber ruling to grant drivers workers rights may be the watershed the industry has been waiting for.

Legislation and Regulation

How to turn your big data idea into a money spinner

For entrepreneurs that succeed in bringing their big data ideas to market, applying for patent protection could give a valuable 20-year monopoly in their target markets. Withers & Rogers' Nick Wallin writes.

Legislation and Regulation

Uber drivers now have workers rights, but is it all good news?

Today’s Uber ruling to grant drivers workers rights may be the watershed the industry has been waiting for.

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Who owns the intellectual property for your website?

According to experts from the UK200Group intellectual property should be a key concern for even the smallest of businesses.

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5 signs you may be breaking the law

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on the capital's post-Brexit business landscape|Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on the capital's post-Brexit business landscape

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Can employers ban hijabs in the workplace?

Following the controversy over comments from ex-editor of The Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie, in relation to a Channel Four news presenter wearing a hijab and cases now reaching the European Court of Justice, Law At Work’s director of legal services Donald Mackinnon looks at  whether employers can ban employees from wearing Islamic head coverings|Following the controversy over comments from ex-editor of The Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie, in relation to a Channel Four news presenter wearing a hijab and cases now reaching the European Court of Justice, Law At Work’s director of legal services Donald Mackinnon looks at  whether employers can ban employees from wearing Islamic head coverings

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Do SMEs really need to pay big money for law firms?

To date the UK's £29bn legal services market has widely avoided the disruptive impact of the digital revolution: but as Lexoo's David Bushby explains, the landscape is changing, with technology now making it possible for entrepreneurs to access top quality legal advice at an affordable price.

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