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Domestic Abuse Awareness Month is observed in October each year to shine a spotlight on the pervasive issue of domestic abuse and to provide support and resources for victims. Domestic Abuse remains a serious and widespread problem that affects individuals regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, or socio-economic status. This month serves as a…

In England and Wales, grandparents do not have an automatic legal right to see their grandchildren. However, the Family Court recognises the importance of these relationships and will often encourage contact to take place. If difficulties arise, Mediation is usually encouraged as a less confrontational route to resolving matters. Mediation can often lead to sensible…

All employers need to be aware of the new duty to take preventative steps to ensure workers are protected against sexual harassment in the workplace. In the event of defending a sexual harassment claim in the employment tribunal, employers need to demonstrate that all ‘reasonable steps’ were taken to avoid sexual harassment Sexual harassment is…

The new duty on Employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace requires employers to take practical steps to prevent such unwanted conduct towards workers in their organisation. Sexual harassment is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature, which must have either violated someone’s dignity or created an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for…

During the pandemic many sectors were forced into home working as an emergency measure back at the beginning of 2020. Whilst some enjoyed the benefits of home working others were keen to return to the office. Employers now have the chance to take control of how and when their work force will return to the…

Resolving financial matters on divorce can be a complex issue, particularly where there is a business to consider. Once a divorce is underway, you must exchange financial information about all of your assets, including any businesses. In most cases the value of the business will be considered alongside the value of the family home, savings,…