Employers get clear guidance on holidays . - 11/5/2010
A ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal has given employers a clearer picture of the limits that they can place on the holiday rights of employees.
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The debate about the future of long-term care funding has continued for several years. - 14/4/2010
There remains widespread resentment felt by many families at seeing sick and seriously ill elderly relatives, who have worked hard and saved carefully all their lives, having to sell the family home to pay for care home fees, which can run at over £1,000 a week, over £50,000 a year.
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Justice Minster urges action to protect personal financial affairs - 3/2/2010
The Court of Protection is facing a barrage of criticism for its red tape and inefficiencies, which include relatives waiting up to six months to be given control of financial affairs.
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Don’t rush into divorce - 3/2/2010
The new year is traditionally a busy time for divorce lawyers. Many families pour so much time, effort and money into Christmas, the reality can fail to match up to expectation.
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BACK OFF ON BULLYING OR ELSE - 22/12/2009
With research showing that bullying at work is soaring, employment experts are encouraging companies to tackle workplace
bullying.
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SIMPLIFIED SYSTEM WILL SAFEGUARD DEMENTIA SUFFERERS - 15/10/2009
One in three people over 65 will die with dementia and many are leaving it too late to appoint someone they trust to make decisions on their behalf.
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EMPLOYERS MUST GET SET FOR NEW SUNSHINE-SICKIE RULING - 6/10/2009
With a landmark European ruling allowing workers to claim back holidays lost due to sickness, employment law experts are urging employers to take the initiative in tackling the new requirements, to avoid being caught out.
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Important changes to the National Minimum Wage - 20/8/2009
Important changes to the National Minimum Wage are set to come into force on 1 October, and all businesses that employ low-paid people, or have staff who receive tips from customers, should familiarise themselves with the changes.
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Consider how fortunes can change when agreeing a divorce settlement - 20/8/2009
The outcome of a recent court case, which prevented a newly divorced woman from claiming more money from her former husband after the value of his shares rose sharply, may have important implications for many separating couples.
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How will Budget 2009 affect property and savings? - 30/4/2009
While many of the headlines generated by Chancellor Darling’s Budget of 22 April have focused on its bleak economic background, cuts in public spending and the new 50% rate of income tax for the highest earners, one or two areas have not as yet received the attention they deserve.
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New HIPs rules place more demands on home-sellers - 21/4/2009
If you are hoping to sell your home you need to understand recent changes to the law surrounding Home Information Packs (HIPs) if you wish to avoid unnecessary delays.
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Businesses must understand major employment law changes - 21/4/2009
Sweeping changes to employment law, introduced on 6 April 2009 have changed the way workplace grievance and disciplinary disputes are handled and it is vital that employers understand the implications of the new Code of Practice or face the potential of more costly Tribunal awards.
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