News
ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES “FIT” FOR WORK?
Fiona Hume outlines the impact of the new "Fit Notes" introduced on 6th April 2010.
July 2010
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Fiona Hume explains the right to additional paternity pay and leave
"part of a programme of family friendly work policies to achieve a work life balance" Read the full article
April 2010
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Fiona Hume explains The new right to request time off for training
The Government has introduced a new right for employees called 'time to train'. Read the full article
April 2010
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Helen backs up The One Show debate on Lasting Powers of Attorney
See Helen's notes and follow the link to The One Show debate
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Is the Court Of Protection working - a defence
Helen says:
“The Court of Protection plays a central role in protecting the vulnerable from financial abuse. There clearly have been teething problems but Solicitors for the Elderly together with other professional bodies have been sharing their concerns and working to help resolve issues.” Read the full article
October 2009
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Stamp Duty holiday comes to an end - Naomi Wilson says "Take action now" (Read more)
October 2009
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Flexible Working - Who can it apply to?
Fiona Hume outlines the changes which were introduced with effect from 6th April 2009 - Read more
July 2009
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Is it legal for employers to retire workers at 65?
Heyday, which is part of the charity Age Concern, has challenged the government in court that it is against European law to force employees to retire at 65. Under current law, providing an employer has allowed an employee to formally request to continue working and has followed the duty to consult obligations in the Age Discrimination Regulations, they can dismiss an employee on their 65th birthday without any redundancy payment.(read more)
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NEWS: See Paul Walters notes about Pre-Nuptial Agreements
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Employment Act 2008 and the new ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance – Implications for Employers
On 6 April 2009 employment law will change again when the Employment Act 2008 comes into force with the new ACAS code of practice on discipline and grievance. These will replace the much criticised statutory dismissal and grievance procedures that were introduced in 2002.(Read more)
March 2009
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Helen's advice regarding Online Wills - Public beware
As a long standing and well regarded law firm in this area, we feel it our duty to draw people’s attention to the pitfalls and potential disasters of using an online Will service. (read more)
February 2009
The firm completed the formalities of its name change
The firm completed the formalities of its name change on Thursday 7th June 2007 with a reception at the Pavilion in Branston. [more]
New name and new image means a bright future
On 1st June 2007 Bakewells Solicitors (Burton on Trent) became Astle Paterson Ltd. [more] |
