Employers should be sensitive to the feelings of a member of staff who has suffered a bereavement and should also be aware of the rights that may available to them at such a time.
Beware of assumption of “childcare disparity” in discrimination claims
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recognised that women still have the primary responsibility for childcare and are less likely to be able to work certain hours.
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Birth Trauma Injury Report – Listen to Mums: Ending the Postcode Lottery on Perinatal Care
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Personal injury and medical negligence
Vanessa Harris comments on the recent birth trauma injury report – Listen to Mums: Ending the Postcode Lottery on Perinatal Care and discusses the themes and outcome of the report.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
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Coronavirus and your brain: More about staying safe in difficult times
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In our last article, we looked at how COVID-19 may be affecting the lives of those with an acquired brain injury. We discuss more about staying safe in difficult times.
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Carefully drafted contracts and executive service agreements are the foundation of any employer/employee relationship. They protect your business and let your staff know what is expected of them in their roles. At senior levels, a poorly written contract can leave a business exposed to unfair competition and commercial risk.
Failure to Abide by Court Rules Means That a Judicial Review Claim Fails at the First Hurdle: Case Study
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Property litigation
The importance of strictly complying with deadlines and the Court rules has been highlighted again in what the Judge described as an “unusual” case in ETM Contractors v Bristol City Council and Esteban Investments Limited [2024] EWHC 2263 (Admin).
Written by
Kary Withers
and
Chris Charlton
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The sudden and unexpected death of a loved one can carry significant financial implications for you and any dependents left behind. The law about what can be claimed is complex, but our specialist solicitors will advise you fully on your entitlement to compensation with sensitivity and understanding.
Major changes in family law mean separating couples need more support
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Developed by our family team, our new ‘Parting Ways’ digital toolbox is aimed at those whose marriage, civil partnership or co-habiting relationship has broken down irreparably.
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Our dedicated personal injury solicitors have many years’ experience claiming compensation for motorbike riders seriously injured in traffic accidents and the families of fatally injured bikers.
We understand all the legal aspects of motorbike accidents, the vulnerability of motorcyclists on the road and the devastating consequences of other drivers’ mistakes.
