Who would you trust to manage your finances or make medical decisions for you if you lacked the capacity to do so yourself? Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) allow you to legally appoint people that you trust to act for…
Banter – that supposedly harmless, but acerbic or provocative conversation between staff members which is found in nearly every workplace has the potential to turn into a nasty tribunal claim if left unchecked. Most people aren’t averse to light hearted…
I was asked by Ian Noble of Uckfield Chamber to speak to Chamber members about Corporate Social Responsibility and why it is important to us. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a broad term that is used to describe a company’s…
I once heard a partner in a large City law firm explain that she was returning to work immediately after having her child because to take a career break was tantamount to career suicide. Thankfully, things have moved on a…
Every April, there are key changes in employment law to take note of. Here are some of the most important: The new National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) Rates will take effect from 1 April 2019: The…
Previously we have examined recruitment of employees and contracts of employment and how to ensure you are compliant with the law. But what happens during employment when something goes wrong, either with the employee’s conduct at work or their capability…
In my last Employment Law blog, I discussed recruitment issues. Once you have found the right candidate and they’ve accepted your job offer, you will need to establish clearly the terms and conditions upon which they will be working for…
If you are considering setting up a limited company or indeed you have been a member of a limited company for some time, it makes sense to think about how you deal with any fellow shareholders in a lot of…