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“Q: Why do mummies make good employees?

A: Because they get wrapped up in their work!”

Both employees and employers are loathe to take matters to the final hearing of an employment tribunal for reasons of stress and cost respectively. Sometimes, as a matter of principle, both parties w…

Lost a Job due to being blacklisted? This could result in automatic unfair dismissal. Take legal advice as soon as possible due to the limitation period of 3 months minus one day within which you nee…

The Government is bringing in changes on 8 April which may mean that many people will have to re-write their wills.  If you have left gifts to (grand)children who will be minors after 8 April when yo…

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Are you concerned that a relative has changed their Will to now include someone previously not included? If the person was a vulnerable person and has been subjec…

Misuse of the internet as well as social media costs the economy an estimated £14 billion a year. ACAS has stated that online conduct of employees should be subject to the same requirements as workpl…

Did you know that up to 2 million drivers may face a fine of up to £1000 for failing to notify the DVLA of their change of name or address as well as renewing their photocard licence?

Having an inv…

We are pleased to announce that Dominic Tucker is joining us this week, expanding our employment team and also offering representation in relation to private motoring offences.  Dominic will be pleas…

Below are a number of random thoughts about the Christmas story and how it could be affected by current legal practice.

Firstly, you should be aware that Joseph did not have parental responsibility…