Monthly Legal Update January and February 2018

Welcome to our consolidated Legal Update.
We have collated the January and February 2018 updates from across our practice areas to keep you informed of the latest developments.
January and February 2018
Can a non-disabled employee who is perceived to be disabled by their employer, bring a claim for direct discrimination? Yes, confirms the EAT
Employment & Immigration
Can investors in student accommodation challenge their service charge?
Property Litigation
Private Members’ Bill introduced for construction retentions
Construction
Bite Sized January 2018 – a return to a more light-hearted look…
Tax
More costs for migrants
Employment & Immigration
A Quiet Revolution
Property
Post-Brexit Britain
Employment & Immigration
SDLT changes in Wales
Property
HMRC update: targeting the tax gap
Tax
Cladding — Fire prevention and bringing our buildings up to standard
Insurance Litigation
Changes ahead for commercial property tenants?
Property
What do points make?
Employment & Immigration
The UK’s Requirement to Correct
Tax
Keep on minding the gap…
Property
Congestion Charge could be ‘Borderline Solution’ suggests Boris
Employment & Immigration