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For more than three decades, the Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, highlighting which teams are providing the most cutting edge and comprehensive legal advice. Therefore, the inclusion of our firm in the most recent employment shortlist is an important achievement and one that demonstrates our commitment to delivering…

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee there will be an extra bank holiday on Friday 3 June 2022. The late May Bank Holiday has been moved to Thursday 2 June. This will be a long 4-day weekend for most staff, but not all. It all depends on the wording in the employees’ contract and the…

The government has temporarily introduced the Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 which came into effect on Friday 17 December 2021. The new regulations extend the period that employees can self-certify they are sick to 28 days rather than the usual seven days. The government is hoping that this will free up GP’s time…

Following the recent announcement, updated guidance advises that everyone who can work from home should do so. This is likely to remain in place for at least six weeks, with a review after three weeks. Whether or not workers will be attending the office is largely a matter for employers to decide after considering all…

No one likes to talk about death, but you can leave problems for your family if you don’t make plans. It can feel daunting, but making a will can be straightforward and won’t cost the earth. Tips for arranging your will: Choose who draws up your will wisely Will drafting is full of pitfalls for…

For unmarried couples, the answer is usually straightforward. In most cases it will belong to the person who received it and they will not be under any legal obligation to share it. For married couples and civil partners, the answer is more complicated.  Firstly, there is an obligation to disclose the extent of the inheritance…

Have you successfully transitioned from working in a rented office space to working from home. Do you want the improved work-life balance to continue post the Coronavirus pandemic? Well it might be time to exercise the break clause in your commercial lease.   Before serving the break notice, one must review the provisions of the…

As we here at Rowberry Morris gear up to officially mark the annual ‘Remember A Charity Week’, it’s important to reflect upon why leaving money to charity in a Will is such a valuable, selfless and compassionate act to undertake, especially given the impact that events of the last year have had on the Third Sector. Here we take a closer look at how…

Redundancy is commonly used by employers to reduce the number of employees. Typically, it arises if the business closes, if a workplace closes or if there is a reduction in the type of work the employee does. Redundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal if:- The reasons for the redundancy meet the legal test…