How should employers respond when faced with the clash of religious beliefs and sexual orientation?
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The Central London Employment Tribunal found that there had been no discrimination after the claimant, a Christian and an actress, was dropped from a production following circulation by another actor on social media of an old Facebook post made by her relaying her beliefs on homosexuality.
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Imogen supports clients on all aspects of HR / Employment Law in a supportive and pragmatic manner. This covers supporting clients facing Employment Tribunal litigation, through to ad-hoc queries and everything in-between.
Inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney
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A property and finance lasting power of attorney (LPA) confers extensive powers on the attorney to deal with the financial affairs of the person granting the LPA (the donor).
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Injury prevention week 2020 – let’s be careful out there
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Child fatalities and injuries peak in September and October and this coincides with children returning to school. The peak is due to the lack of practise in road safety. Does this mean, the problem will be worse than ever post-lockdown?
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Specialist Personal and Serious Injury lawyers at Clarke Willmott have long been members and supporters of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, and are getting behind “Injury Prevention Week” from 27th June to 1st July 2022
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Someone who has lost the mental capacity to manage their finances may well hold assets – such as investments, property and shares – in different parts of the world. If you’re looking after their affairs, it can be complicated and difficult to get financial institutions in other countries to recognise a Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputy order. Our specialist Court of Protection solicitors can help you by co-ordinating and dealing with these assets.
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Is retrofitting homes the silver bullet for net zero?
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Our construction team looks at whether retrofitting homes could help achieve Government plans for net zero by 2050 and a 78% reduction in harmful emissions by 2035.
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