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Any clause in an employment contract that seeks to restrict what an employee can do after their contract comes to an end is invalid from the outset for being a...
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Shared parental leave: what are your rights as an employer?
In a recent case, the Court of Appeal ruled that two male claimants did not suffer discrimination when their employers failed to pay enhanced shared parental pay which would have...
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How to resolve a dispute at work using Acas’ Early Conciliation process
If you’ve experienced a dispute at work, you’re likely to want to resolve it quickly and without any further stress or legal costs. Acas’ Early Conciliation process helps employees and...
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Report identifies failings in maternity care standards at Cwm Taf hospitals
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has published a report into the standard of care provided by the maternity services of Cwm Taf University Health Board. The review...
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Who gets responsibility of my child if I die?
The thought of preparing for your own death, be it writing a Will or putting money aside for funeral arrangements, is difficult enough as it is, let alone thinking about...
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No-fault evictions: what do landlords need to know?
The Government announced this month that, under new plans, private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants at short notice without ‘good reason’ or fault. The idea is...
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Maternity leave: do you know what your employment rights are?
A recent case, where a woman on maternity leave was sent an important email about redundancy to a work email address that she wasn’t checking regularly, has raised some curiosity...
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4 employment law changes you need to know about in April 2019
With employment law legislation changing so regularly, it can be difficult for employees and employers alike to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. There have been a number of important...
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Can you stop the clock on Inheritance Act claims?
Standstill Agreements are widely used in cases where parties are attempting to resolve inheritance matters themselves, but are up against time restrictions, specifically the date on which you have to...
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Time to put a limit on ‘gagging’ clauses?
‘Gagging’ clauses are also known as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). They can be found in employment contracts, a separate standalone document and/or in a settlement agreement (often given to an employee...
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Restrictive covenants: are they enforceable?
Restrictive covenants are often included in employment contracts. They protect the employer’s business by restricting the activities of an employee, generally after the employment has ended. However, the restrictive covenant...
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Victims can now claim for injuries sustained pre 1979
A recent change in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 has abolished a rule whereby claimants could not pursue an injury claim if the victim lived under the same roof...
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