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Falling out with someone you do business with because of a contract dispute can be emotionally draining, costly and time-consuming. Sometimes there is a complete breakdown in trust which makes it impossible for you to continue working together. On other occasions your relationship might be salvaged if you can agree a way to resolve your differences. In either case, when a breach of contract occurs it is important that you know your rights and the options available to you to…

When taking over other companies or contracts from other businesses it's important to be sure of the liabilities that may apply under TUPE - the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981.

A finance company has succeeded in using its employment contracts to prevent competition from a former employee for a set period.

The Supreme Court has provided two rulings that help clarify the law on indirect discrimination in the workplace.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that a decision by several police forces to oblige some of their older officers to retire was not age discrimination as it was the only way to reduce staffing levels following budget cuts.

Thousands of large companies and organisations now have to publish their gender pay gap figures as part of the government's drive to reduce the pay differential between men and women.

Employers can ban the wearing of "any political, philosophical or religious sign" including headscarves as long as the requirement to "dress neutrally" applies to all employees.

A teacher who was dismissed after suffering a long illness following an attack by a pupil has won her discrimination claim.

An employee has protected her pension rights after winning a dispute with the NHS over when her contract came to an end.

Employment law is a fast-changing area and as an employer you need to stay up to date with developments to ensure that you are acting lawfully. Most employment law changes take place in April and October each year. JPP looks at what is happening in April 2017 and what you need to do.