Are employees entitled to be paid for the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday?
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....
The Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021
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...
Covid Update for Employers
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...
Where there’s a Will there’s a way
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...
Will my Inheritance still be mine if we get divorced?
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...
Successfully transitioned to working from home?
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...
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...