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The 2021 Club – Coventry City of Culture Bid
Askews Legal LLP and Askews Accountants are proud to announce that they joined the 2021 Club. It is essential that businesses in Coventry support the ...
- Employment Law
Employment law – what to expect in 2017 at a glance
Hot topics Given that a substantial amount of domestic employment law is derived from Europe, including the Working Time Regulations (holiday ...
- Employment Law
Practical tips on providing a reference
There is no legal obligation to give a former employee a reference, albeit, the vast majority of organisations will do so in some shape or form. Many ...
- Employment Law
Obesity may be a disability
A recent case from the European Court of Justice has confirmed the legal position in relation to discrimination and employees who are obese. Firstly, ...
- Family Law
Not Enough Money to Go Round after Divorce? Dependants Take Priority
In a large number of divorce cases in which there is insufficient money to go round, the courts will almost always prioritise the needs of ...
- Employment Law
New Year: How you can help your employees achieve their resolutions
The start of the New Year marks an opportunity for change. Resolutions are popular, but if we’re honest, most of us have either given up or ...
- Employment Law
Bullying and Harrassment in the Workplace
Employers are responsible for preventing bullying and harassment in the workplace and it’s obviously in their interests, as well as being common ...
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Flexible working models explained
From the 30th June 2014, the right to request flexible working has been extended to all employees, as opposed to only being available to those with ...
- Employment Law
Is bullying really just a childhood problem
I’m sure we’ve all been there, either ourselves or with our children – at the mercy of the bully. We’ve been told to ‘rise above it’, ...
- Employment Law
Key Issues You Should Consider When Providing a Reference
What are the key issues a business should consider before providing a reference for an employee or former employee? Types of reference A business is ...