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- Employment Law
Religious Holiday Requests
If managing holiday requests wasn’t already a headache, employers are now increasingly challenged with the task of approving employees’ holiday ...
- Residential Conveyancing
Cybercrime – “Friday afternoon fraud”– how to safeguard against property fraud by Pritpal Chahal
A new wave of cybercrime is targeting residential conveyancing transactions. Fraudsters are aggressively targeting law firms that handle ...
- Employment Law
Holiday Entitlement and Pay – Your Questions Answered
Q: What is an employee’s minimum holiday entitlement per year? A: The Working Time Regulations (“WTR”) provide for an annual entitlement of 5.6 ...
- Employment Law
Statutory Holidays and Sickness Absence
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that the Working Time Directive (2003/88/EC) does not require workers on sick leave to provide evidence ...
- Employment Law
Holiday pay and overtime: what does the law say and how can employers deal with it?
You may have seen news stories in the last few months about holiday pay, as there have been some very significant recent cases on what should be ...
- Criminal Law
Understanding the Role of a Criminal Barrister in England and Wales
The criminal justice system is a complex web of laws, procedures, and institutions designed to maintain law and order within society. At the ...
- Employment Law
Settlement Agreements – Why Independent Legal Advice Is Essential
Employment settlement agreements, play a crucial role in resolving disputes between employers and employees. A settlement agreement typically ...
- Criminal Law
Seeking a Criminal Law Solicitor: What to Expect in Your Consultation
Poor Roy Cropper. The Coronation Street stalwart has faced plenty of challenges over the last three decades, including the death of his beloved wife, ...
- Family Law
Special Guardianship Orders: How Solicitors Can Assist
Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) in England and Wales represent a pivotal legal mechanism designed to safeguard the welfare and stability of ...
- Employment Law
April 2024 – Employment Law Changes
April is always a good month. The weather is milder, spring flowers are in full bloom, and optimism is in the air. April is also the month when a ...