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Employment law changes in 2024: how to prepare

Following our look ahead at the raft of employment updates in January’s newsletter , staying informed and proactive of the upcoming changes is crucial for employers to ensure compliance and foster a positive workplace. With so many updates...

Artificial Intelligence - the key to successful business?

Artificial Intelligence is trending worldwide, with many governments (including the UK government) looking to regulate its use. As a commercial solicitor, I see AI as an exciting emerging technology which provides a number of tools to help businesses...

Why you need a will, regardless of wealth

As a wills lawyer, I often hear people say that they do not own their home outright and so they think that they do not need to put in place a will. A common misconception is that you have to be extremely wealthy to put in place a will. No matter how large...

What is on the horizon for employers in 2024

As we kick off 2024, various employment law changes have been announced recently, which are due to come into force over the course of the year. Staying informed and proactive of the upcoming changes is therefore crucial to ensuring compliance and fostering...

How will the declining economic climate affect construction in 2024?

Like so many others, the construction industry finds itself in a difficult position entering 2024, as it suffers from the effects of a declining economic climate. The construction industry, an industry incredibly reliant on the positive cash flow of its...

An ageing population and the need to plan for the future

At present, the Alzheimer’s Society estimates that there are 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK.  This number is projected to rise to over 1 million in 2025 and then to 1.6 million in 2040.  Of the 900,000 figure, 70,800 are...

Alzheimer's in the workplace

September marks World Alzheimer’s Month which aims to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia.  In any workplace, the illness or incapacity of an employee or worker can pose any number of issues - for both...

Catchment areas and house prices

Is now a good time to move house? How far should parents plan ahead to ensure their child goes to their dream school? The Halifax House Price Index in July 2023 found the average house price to be £285,044. While the media often reports that house...

Moving staff to a 4-day working week: Legal considerations for employers

Between June and December 2022, a pilot study was undertaken in the UK in which 61 UK based companies with more than 3,300 employees trialled a four-day working week based on the 100:80:100 model. Workers received 100% of their pay for working 80% of their...

Your rights when choosing a school to be named in an EHCP

Choosing a school or educational setting that can meet the needs of a child or young person can be a difficult task. However, the right to choose is underpinned within the legal framework of the Children and Families Act 2014 ( CAFA) and the Education Act...
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