Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) are essential for defining the relationship between hotel owners and management companies. They cover key elements like contract duration, management fees, performance standards, owner's rights, operator responsibilities, termination clauses, dispute resolution, insurance, employee transfers, and intellectual property, ensuring smooth and profitable hotel operations.

Synopsis: Completion accounts, crucial in share sales, confirm the target company's financial status post-sale, ensuring the purchase price reflects its true value. They allow adjustments based on net assets and working capital, protecting both buyers and sellers from financial discrepancies.

This week, the long running saga of Vardy v Rooney hit the headlines again.

The Employment Tribunal awarded the head chef of a hotel £79,100 following a sexual harassment claim which involved amongst other things the sexualised singing of the Victoria Wood song ‘Let's do it'.

Employers should enhance safety measures for staff during unrest by allowing remote work, adjusting hours, or providing travel support. They must assess risks, ensure employee safety, and update business continuity plans to avoid liability and potential discrimination claims.

The Supreme Court have recently handed down a judgment in the case of RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV which has garnered significant attention due to its implications for the application...

In recent months there has been a steady flow of allegations concerning the popular BBC prime time show Strictly Come Dancing.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal considered whether in dismissing an employee for conduct that, in part, arose in consequence of her disability...

The article advises employers on handling situations where an employee is arrested or charged with a criminal offense. It covers options like suspension, dismissal, and conducting internal investigations, emphasizing the need for a fair process, particularly when criminal proceedings are involved.

In recent months there has been a steady flow of allegations concerning the popular BBC prime time show Strictly Come Dancing. New claims are emerging almost daily about sexism, bullying, harassment...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that start-ups will forget about intellectual property.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) expands corporate criminal liability by broadening the identification doctrine to include "senior management" beyond company officers. This statutory test aims to ensure legislative certainty and deter senior management from committing economic crimes within their authority.

Companies House is enforcing stricter company name checks under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. Starting March 2024, it can reject names that facilitate fraud...

The UK government plans to introduce a "right to switch off" outside working hours, enhancing productivity and wellbeing through a code of practice with potential compensation penalties for non-compliant employers.

Amongst the terms most likely to strike fear into the heart of a developer, are the phrases "Common Land" and "Town and Village Greens".

Following Labour's victory, the King's Speech announced the Employment Rights Bill, promising major worker protections including day-one rights for unfair dismissal, flexible working, and sick pay. Key measures include banning zero-hour contracts, strengthening sick pay and protections for new mothers, and introducing an Equality Bill for race and disability.

There is due to be a number of changes to the information that is required to be filed at Companies House and these changes are set to significantly affect UK limited partnerships ("LPs").

On 18 July 2024, the UK's Statutory Code on Dismissal and Re-engagement came into force, outlining guidelines for employers on fire and rehire practices. The Code emphasizes using fire and rehire as a last resort, consulting employees, and exploring alternatives, with potential Employment Tribunal consequences for non-compliance.

Increased workplace focus on neurodiversity; John Lewis/Wairose adapt interviews. City & Guilds report highlights need for inclusive policies, adjustments, and support mechanisms.

In recent years we have witnessed increased media attention on the topic of menopause, raising public awareness on it as a workplace issue.