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There is a myth that divorces seem more popular in the cold winter months however recent break-up statistics suggest that divorce rates don’t just peak in the depths of winter, but in the hot days of summer as well.
In this article, Stacey West talks about some of the steps employers can take to help create a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and discusses what employers can do to minimise the risk of being found vicariously liable for discriminatory acts committe
Ilott v The Blue Cross was the first decision of the Supreme Court under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 providing for an adult daughter to challenge the terms of her mother’s will on grounds that the will did not provide reasonable provision for her.
The decision of the Supreme Court last month in the case of R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor [2017] UKSC 51 to abolish Employment Tribunal fees has the potential to change the landscape in employment law; we are, in principle, back in the position that existed prior to July 2013.
The employment landscape is likely to change and become more litigious once again in the wake of the momentous decision by the Supreme Court on 26 July 2017 that the Employment Tribunal fees regime was unlawful.
There has been a recent BBC article which highlights a retired judge’s views on powers of attorney, namely that there are a lack of safeguards in place for donors. Denzil Lush has expressed his view that a power of attorney can have a “devastating” effect on family relationships.
On 14 August 2017 Action for Children published a report entitled Revolving Door: are vulnerable children being overlooked? The report believes that children are stuck in a revolving door into social care, in a cycle of referral and assessment, but only receiving help at crisis point.
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 impose duties on landlords to ensure that gas appliances are safe in rental properties.
Jacksons Law Firm recently donated over 250 legal books to one of the regions’ finest establishments; Judges Hotel, in Yarm, located in Kirklevington Hall.
One of the region’s longest established law firms, Jacksons, recruits two more solicitors as it continues to expand.
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