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New laws in place to protect parents and carers within their employment.
On May 25 2023 three new Acts in respect of ‘family-friendly’ working rights received Royal Assent, meaning they will become law in England and Wales. Once in force (the commencement date is still awaited), these new laws will increase protection afforded to parents and carers during their employment.
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Getting a Job After a Settlement Agreement
The settlement agreement is designed to work in such a way that both you and your employer are happy with the outcome. However, the agreement itself may have an impact on what happens when you want to find work after leaving your current employment.
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Hush Holidays – What are they and how should employers deal with employees taking ‘hush holidays’?
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way we work and travel. With the rise of remote working, a new travel trend has emerged – the ‘hush holiday’. This trend involves employees harnessing the ability to site their remote working in locations other than their home – such as by a pool in a holiday location; without using annual leave entitlement.
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Careers in Conveyancing – The Right ‘Move’ for You?
The idea of picking up our keys from an Estate Agent’s and having bricks and mortar to call our own is something that is a common goal for many of us. There are, however, a group of people behind the scenes working hard on a daily basis to ensure that those dreams come true in a way that makes the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.
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Building on our knowledge of Dementia to help our clients and community.
The COP team at Wilson Browne are supporting Dementia Action Week from 15th-21st May 2023.
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Dementia Action Week
15th – 21st May 2023 is Dementia Action Week which is run by Alzheimer’s Society each year to raise awareness of Dementia and to encourage people to support and work with people living with dementia in the community and wider.
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How the Wilson Browne Court of Protection team are supporting vulnerable society members and their loved ones
Wilson Browne have an established dedicated Court of Protection (COP) team comprised of practitioners who passionately provide their expertise and experience to some of the most vulnerable members of society. We engage in a broad spectrum of legal affairs, providing a compassionate service, keeping the individual’s wishes and feelings at the forefront.
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When were same-sex marriages made legal in England and Wales?
Long-awaited by same-sex couples, same-sex marriage has now been legal in England and Wales for almost a decade. This momentous change to legislation has allowed thousands of same-sex marriages to be officiated since the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act 2013 was introduced.
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A Mother’s Advice On Adulthood – Buying A House, Getting Married, and Having Children.
Lawyers are people too – they have wives, husbands, sons, daughters: they face the same…
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Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
