Updated for 2019 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. During the time of year in which employers can face all sorts of HR challenges, this guide helps to set ground rules and certain expectations in order to help staff enjoy the festive season free from [...]
In the modern world CCTV is commonplace and we have an expectation that we may be recorded while out and about in a public place. But how does this translate to the workplace? What is considered acceptable surveillance and is covert recording a step too far? [...]
Steve Easterbrook, McDonald's Chief Executive found himself in a bit of a pickle last week after he was fired for dating a fellow employee. Despite there being no suggestion of harassment or a non-consensual relationship, Easterbrook was dismissed because McDonald's have a policy banning romantic relationships [...]
I am a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, having qualified as a Member of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2001 and as a Fellow of CILEX in 2003, specialised in family law. I was brought up near Southend and attended Eastwood High School. I initially sought [...]
We all know that we should write a will and most people will have already planned how their affairs should be dealt with following their death. Fewer people however will have considered implementing a Lasting Power of Attorney. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A [...]
We have previously written regarding plans for a substantial Probate fees increase in 2020. The plans were roundly condemned by the Law Society and charities and described as a “Grief Tax” by the Daily Mail. We are delighted to announce that the planned increase has this [...]
Filing for divorce is, for most, a daunting task. Whether children are involved or not, it is an emotional time for you and your partner and so other factors including court proceedings, financial agreements and property agreements can make the process all the more difficult to [...]
When filing for divorce, emotions often run high, especially if children are involved. Add to this the stresses of court proceedings and reaching agreements in terms of finance and property and it soon becomes a daunting task. If you’ve made the decision to initiate divorce proceedings, [...]
Applying for divorce is most often a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved in the relationship. The practicalities and arrangements that need to be made through divorce proceedings can make it all the more daunting - factors such as finances, possessions and family only add [...]
Many of us wrongly believe that when we die our assets automatically go to our partner. The fact is, if one cohabiting partner dies and hasn’t left a detailed Will, the surviving partner won’t necessarily inherit the estate, including any part of a shared home. With [...]
