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Employers – Do you have a Bad Weather policy?

As we approach the middle of winter and the unpredictable weather that it brings, there will inevitably be days when the roads and transport networks struggle to cope with the weather conditions. When that happens, some employees will find themselves unable to get to work and [...]

By |2025-01-10T10:02:19+00:00January 10th, 2025|

An Employer’s Guide to Christmas – Part 2

Welcome to part two of our annual Employer’s Guide to Christmas where we discuss how to deal with any disciplinary issues, leave requests and sickness absence following the Christmas party. If you are still yet to have your Christmas do and are concerned about setting [...]

By |2024-12-06T17:04:10+00:00December 6th, 2024|

An Employer’s Guide to Christmas – Part 1

“Tis the season”…. that employers can face all sorts of HR challenges, and our two-part guide is aimed to help you avoid any HR headaches! In part one, we help you to set some ground rules and communicate expectations to staff in relation to the office Christmas [...]

By |2024-12-04T16:26:57+00:00December 4th, 2024|

Arranging Contact with your Children over Christmas 2024

With Christmas around the corner and plans for the festive season underway, trying to organise arrangements for the children can be a difficult task for some separated parents. This is often made more stressful if parents cannot effectively communicate and come to an agreement. To [...]

By |2024-11-26T17:29:59+00:00November 26th, 2024|

How to Find your Legal Expert: Part 10 – Property Lawyer

Welcome to the final part of our ‘How to Find your Legal Expert’ series. In this edition we are going to look at what you should consider when searching for a Property Lawyer. As well as conveyancing, there are a range of other services Property [...]

By |2024-11-18T15:58:25+00:00November 18th, 2024|

Declaration of Trust – When do you need one

Purchasing a property can be an extremely exciting time, particularly if you’re new to the property ladder. Perhaps you are moving in with a partner or friend, or you are purchasing a property with a relative. Regardless of the circumstances, you should consider having a [...]

By |2024-11-07T14:50:26+00:00November 7th, 2024|

Everything you need to know about Redundancy

Anyone faced with redundancy can experience feelings of uncertainty and stress, and not knowing what comes next can make it harder to understand the process. It’s important that you are aware of what your employer can and cannot do because if they don’t follow the [...]

By |2024-10-25T09:00:14+01:00October 25th, 2024|
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