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Inheritance disputes on the rise

Inheritance challenges and disputed wills are soaring, but not just the mega-wealthy are fuelling the action.

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Why flexibility and rigid rules won’t mix in the workplace

From 6 April 2024, employees will have the statutory right to request flexible working arrangements from day one of their employment.

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Key aspects of the Chancellor’s March 2024 Spring Budget

Our experienced solicitors look at the key points of this year's Spring Budget and how they could affect you.

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Understanding Dyscalculia: Employer’s Guide

This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide for employers regarding dyscalculia, a mathematical learning difficulty affecting approximately 5% of the UK population. In it, we'll look at dyscalculia, its impact on employees and the legal obligations employers have to support neurodivergent employees.

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Flipping property and taxes

Whether 2024 will see a further dip in house prices divides property market commentators, while buyers play the wait-and-see game on the mortgage market. The lure of fast profits to be made while the market is slow draws many amateur property developers into the sector.

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We’re proud to support Update Your Will Week 2024

It aims to raise awareness of the risks of not having an up-to-date will and encourages people to update their will to ensure their wishes are fulfilled when they die.

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Caste discrimination at work

Caste is not currently one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 and therefore caste discrimination is not explicitly prohibited.

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When the end of summer spells the end of a marriage

Lawyers often talk about ‘divorce day’ in January and report a similar surge when summer holidays are over. Research* looking at the timing of divorce petitions bears this out, with peaks after the summer and winter holidays. The researchers suggest that while troubled couples may view holidays as a time to stand together for children and an opportunity to mend relationships, the reality is that proximity exacerbates tensions and may be the final straw for many.

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Too poor for retirement?

Why younger generations will have to work more, save more or spend less

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Landlords must check they hit the spot with deposits

Claims for incorrectly handled property rental deposits are soaring and landlords should be alert to the danger and ensure they or their agents are complying with the legal requirements, if they want to avoid high penalties

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The hidden disability: when mental health affects employee wellbeing

Last week’s World Mental Health Day, acts as a good reminder for employers to revisit their policy and culture to see if they match up to best practice

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ACAS guidance on employment references

Coinciding with the Employment Tribunal’s recent decision in the case of Francis-McGann v West Atlantic UK Limited, where an employee faked a reference using the name of a Star Wars villain (read our article The Employment Tribunal Strikes Back), ACAS has released new guidance on employment references.

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