In June 2019 it was announced that the Mayday bank holiday will take place on Friday 8 May 2020, rather than Monday 4 May, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day. But what does this mean from an employment law perspective?Continue reading
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Meaningful reflection to be preserved under new family laws
The widely welcomed Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill received its first reading in Parliament this month after being delayed by the snap General Election in December.Continue reading
“Financial infidelity” rife among couples
Around one in three people commit “financial infidelity” by hiding spending, debt and savings, a major study has revealed.Continue reading
Employment: Domino’s worker loses job following ‘racial slur’
A man has lost his job at a branch of Domino’s following the use of a ‘racial slur’ on a pizza box given to a colleague.Continue reading
Online legal advisors give parents “damaging advice”, study reveals
Online legal advisors are giving parents “biased and potentially damaging advice”, a major new study has revealed.Continue reading
Land law: Emails could be classed as legally binding agreement following a landmark case
Email communications could be classed as a legally binding agreement following a landmark legal case centred on land law.Continue reading
Restructuring common among small charities, study reveals
More than a third of small charities have restructured in the past 12 months to remain competitive, a major study has revealed.Continue reading
Couple win race discrimination claim after adoption snub
A couple who were denied an adoption because of their race have won a legal battle against social services.Continue reading
Almost half of employees with mental health conditions are unaware of their right to legal protections
According to the latest research, 44 per cent of employees with mental health conditions are not aware that their condition could be classed as a disability and are missing out on legal protections in the workplace.Continue reading
Eddie Stobart investors face crunch time vote to save firm
Shareholders of troubled trucking group Eddie Stobart are set to vote this week on a controversial corporate finance package.Continue reading
