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What to do if I am arrested or interviewed by the police

What do I do if I am, or someone I know is, arrested or invited for an interview with the police? Don't panic - let Laura Leech explain: Everyone, regardless of status or means, is entitled to free and independent legal advice when being interviewed...

What to do if you're at risk of being disqualified from driving

At risk of disqualification from driving? Let Laura Leech explain: The courts have various powers to impose disqualifications of varying lengths on drivers following their involvement in a criminal offence. Not many people know that in some circumstances a...

Executive Pay Ratio Reporting

The Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018 , made under the Companies Act 2006 , came into force on 1 January 2019. The Regulations introduce new corporate governance reporting requirements for UK-listed companies with an average of more than...

Informing and Consulting Employees

The EU Information and Consultation Directive 2002 established minimum requirements for companies with more than 50 employees for consulting and informing them on a wide variety of subjects. The Directive does not apply to those businesses with fewer than 50...

Informing and Consulting Employees

A General Guide to Recruiting Staff

Getting the recruitment process right is vital to ensure that you not only select the most suitable candidate for the vacancy but also do so without falling foul of the applicable law. The Law The Equality Act 2010 is intended to eliminate...