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18 September 2019
Issue: 7856 / Categories: Legal News , Brexit , Employment , Legal services
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Brexit woes for employees

Nearly 60% of legal employees are worried about the impact of Brexit on their business, research has found.

Nearly three-quarters fear stagnating wages, more than a third anticipate decreasing workloads, and 57% are worried about job losses. Moreover, more than a third say Brexit has already had a negative impact on their business. David Morel, CEO of Tiger Recruitment, which commissioned the research in July, said businesses were in ‘a state of limbo, which is stifling innovation and growth’. The survey also uncovered increased stress and anxiety among staff due to the uncertainty of Brexit.

Issue: 7856 / Categories: Legal News , Brexit , Employment , Legal services
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

NEWS
The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
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