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Next on the agenda – the fight for equal pay within the retail sector

News
Retail & leisure
Next has become the latest retailer to find itself involved in equal pay campaign after shop floor staff submitted hundreds of claims to the Employment Tribunal.

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Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022

Employment
Insights
The Home Office has granted a further extension to the adjusted procedure (in response to the Coronavirus pandemic) to complete Right to Work in the UK Checks.

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Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Employment
Insights
Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

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When divorce gets complicated

Family law
Insights
Ten reasons why divorce gets complicated and why having the right legal advice helps achieve a positive outcome.

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Devon and Cornwall road deaths spike

News
Road deaths in Devon and Cornwall have been particularly high in August, fatal road traffic claims can be avoided by exercising more care.

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Damages awarded to mother following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)

Medical negligence
Insights
For most women once the baby is born, they will recover from the trauma of childbirth and be able to focus on the challenges of motherhood. However, for some women, injuries sustained during childbirth will cause ongoing and sometimes permanent symptoms.

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Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI) in childbirth

Medical negligence
Insights
What is Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury and where can I get help following an injury? Our specialist medical negligence team are on hand to support you

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Clarke Willmott improves care home’s draft rating

Healthcare
Insights
A care home with an overall rating of good received a draft inspection report with an overall rating of inadequate. We successfully challenged the proposed new rating leading to a higher rating in the published report.

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Big Brother is watching – can you monitor home-workers?

News
Employers need to give careful thought to the extent of employee monitoring and the effect that it may have on the employment relationship.

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