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New right to parental bereavement leave

Monday, 10 February 2020 | posted in Employment

The Government have recently announced the introduction of a new right to parental bereavement leave.

Restrictive Covenant

Wednesday, 27 November 2019 | posted in Employment

It depends!  

Can an employee take 2.5 weeks holiday if they have only been employed for 3 months?

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 | posted in Employment

Can an employee take 2.5 weeks holiday if they have only been employeed for 3 months?  

Does an employer have to provide a reference for a former employee?

Thursday, 05 September 2019 | posted in Employment

Generally, there is no obligation on an employer to provide a reference for an employee or ex-employee, however ....

Works Affecting a Neighbour's Boundary

Tuesday, 25 June 2019 | posted in Articles About Litigation & Disputes

When planning works affecting a neighbour's boundary it is important to note that there are certain legal rights and obligations set out in the Party Wall Act 1996.

What is the Small Claims Court?

Tuesday, 25 June 2019 | posted in Articles About Litigation & Disputes

The Small Claims Court is not a separate court at all but merely a simplified procedure used in the County Court to resolve claims of up to £10,000.

Why should I leave a gift to a charity in my Will?

Tuesday, 22 January 2019 | posted in Wills & Probate

Leaving a gift to a charity in your Will can make a huge difference to the causes that you care about. Better still, valuable inheritance tax reliefs apply to gifts left to charity, as the amount left to the charity is exempt for inheritance tax purposes.

How should a disciplinary process be handled?

Tuesday, 22 January 2019 | posted in Employment

If an employer suspects that an employee has committed an act of misconduct, the following process should be followed:

What is a collaborative divorce?

Tuesday, 13 November 2018 | posted in Family

A collaborative divorce is when a divorce is dealt with by holding round-table meetings attended by the couple involved and their lawyers.

What to do if you cannot agree arrangements for your children's care

Wednesday, 06 June 2018 | posted in Family

In general terms the Cout will not make Orders unless it is in the child's best interests to do so.  If you are not able to agree .... 
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