Remember a Charity Week 2021 – Why leaving money to charity in a Will is so wonderful
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...
I am being made redundant – what are my rights?
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...
How do I make a flexible working request?
Some employers want their staff to make a return to the workplace. A fifth of businesses say that they will expect staff to be in the office five days a...
I have been given a settlement agreement – what happens now?
Settlement agreements are a confidential way of your employer agreeing with you how the employment relationship will end. It may have been given to you during an open redundancy process,...
Why is it important to keep your Will updated?
There’s no escaping the fact that the idea of writing a will can be difficult for some. Doing something that forces you to face your own mortality can be a...
I work in a care home do I have to be vaccinated?
Following the government consultation and response, the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (“Health and Social Care Amendment Regulations”) made on 22 July 2021...
I run a care home what do I do about vaccinations for staff?
Following the government consultation and response, the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (“Health and Social Care Amendment Regulations”) made on 22 July 2021...
Writing references? Choose your words carefully
Most employers will be asked for a reference by their employees at some point – some under good circumstances and some in perhaps less positive situations. Whatever you decide to...
Surge in Post-Lockdown Divorce and Separation?
At the beginning of the pandemic, commentators widely predicted the pressure of lockdown and home-schooling would cause a surge in separation and divorce enquiries. However recent data from the Ministry...