Many clients who come to us for advice are nervous about broaching the subject of divorce with their partner. Even where the relationship is obviously over, the reality of ‘the end’ – the undoing of legal and practical ties and all that that involves – can hit peopl...
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Yes, is the simple answer.
Employers have strict duties to make sure that those working for them are treated fairly and in line with specific laws that apply to workplaces. So if you feel you are being treated badly, you should certainly look into what you could do about it. A specialist employment...
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Accidents happen. But not all accidents lead to a successful legal claim and a financial award.
As well as proving that the accident was someone else’s fault, you would need to show that you suffered a ‘loss’ because of it. A loss can take a number of different forms, from financi...
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Too few people make Wills. That well-worn fact may not resonate with those busy juggling the everyday demands of modern life. But putting off making a Will, or turning a blind eye to the need for one, could have significant consequences for those you care about.
A Will lets people know how you want...
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Divorce isn’t usually a quick process, nor is it one that separated couples necessarily want to begin straightaway. Some might not be quite ready to take the leap. Others will trial their separation and may eventually reconcile. Some will not yet be entitled divorce under the current law.
Tha...
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An attorney is appointed to make decisions on behalf of someone who is no longer able to make them for them self. This may be because the person has had an accident or is suffering an illness such as dementia which means they have lost mental capacity – the legal term for the ability to make a...
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There has been a great deal of scrutiny in recent months of an established, but controversial, workplace practice.
‘Fire and rehire’ has been the approach taken by some employers during the pandemic to bring about changes to employees’ contracts. The idea is that where an employee...
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A level playing field at work is a pretty basic requirement. Employees should feel valued for who they are, and be given the same opportunities as others to progress in their career and in the organisation.
But that is not always the reality. People are treated differently in various ways and for v...
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Being sure that divorce is the right thing for you and your family is difficult. It’s the conclusion everyone should reach before they embark on the process that will draw their marriage to an end.
However getting to that point isn’t always straightforward. It isn’t always clear t...
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Workplace health and safety has been in the spotlight more than ever in the last few months, with employers under pressure to reduce Covid risks to their lowest possible level. Keeping workers safe is a key responsibility. And it’s one that most organisations take extremely seriously.
But acc...
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