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The impact of coronavirus on disciplinary and grievance procedures

We’ve already seen the huge impact coronavirus has had on employment. From home working to furlough and employers making tough decisions about their business, it’s been a testing few weeks....

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Why should I get a solicitor to write my Will?

You’re in the queue at your local newsagent and you notice a ‘Will kit’ for £19.99. Tempting, isn’t it? While an off-the-shelf Will at such a good price is enticing,...

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Dine in to dine out: what are the legal implications?

With Covid-19 restrictions resulting in the closure of restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs, new legislation has allowed them to re-purpose themselves as takeaway services. But is it as easy as...

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What is the redundancy consultation process for employers?

Whether the decision to make redundancies is a result of the Covid-19 pandemic or not, consulting employees on your redundancy plans is often one of the most uncomfortable and difficult...

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Bereavement damages award to increase on 1st May

The Damages for Bereavement (Variation of Sum) (England and Wales) Order, which was put before Parliament on 19th March 2020, is due to come into force on 1st May. What’s...

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Barcan and Kirby launches Settify, an innovative online tool for family law enquiries

We are excited to introduce Settify, an innovative online questionnaire for family law enquiries. We have been working hard over the past few months to launch Settify, which provides you...

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PPE in the workplace: what’s the law?

Whether you’re a frontline NHS worker, an office cleaner or a chef, being protected against injury and/or infection is essential. So whose responsibility is it to provide workers with PPE?...

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How to seek help for domestic abuse during lockdown

According to abuse and violence charity, LWA, domestic abuse will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. However, with the UK now in lockdown...