Q: Will disability discrimination continue under the new Equality Act? A: Yes. There will, however, be some amendments and additions to existing rights under the Disability Discrimination Act. Perhaps the main change is that there will be a slightly...
A Supreme Court ruling this week has prompted national press speculation on the future of pre-nuptial agreements. Dawn Chisholm , a Family Lawyer from Frettens Solicitors, explains the implications. “In English law, it has always been the case that...
A Supreme Court ruling this week has prompted national press speculation on the future of pre-nuptial agreements. Dawn Chisholm, a Family Lawyer from Frettens Solicitors, explains the implications. “In English law, it has always been...
When a person dies without leaving a valid will they are said to have died intestate. Dealing with their estate can be very complicated. If this happens to one of your relatives, it is advisable to seek legal advice as soon as possible, as the law sets...
When a person dies without leaving a valid will they are said to have died intestate. Dealing with their estate can be very complicated. If this happens to one of your relatives, it is advisable to seek legal advice as soon as possible, as the law...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has handed down its decision in St Andrew's Catholic School v Blundell . The case concerned the victimisation of a teacher over a four month period, culminating in her dismissal. The Tribunal awarded £22,000...
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has handed down its decision in St Andrew’s Catholic School v Blundell . The case concerned the victimisation of a teacher over a four month period, culminating in her dismissal. The Tribunal awarded...
Kate Fretten and Paul Burton were the guest speakers at the annual lecture for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. The event was held on 13th October at The Executive Business Centre and was attended by over 60 people. If you wish to view...
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is reportedly reviewing the Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010 SI 2010/1055, which came into force in April this year, and will present its conclusions later in the year. The Regulations give...
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills is reportedly reviewing the Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010 SI 2010/1055, which came into force in April this year, and will present its conclusions later in the year. The Regulations give...
At some stage, most students move from halls into private accommodation and if you are renting as a private landlord, you should have a tenancy agreement prepared by a solicitor. As the landlord, you will usually be responsible for...
At some stage, most students move from halls into private accommodation and if you are renting as a private landlord, you should have a tenancy agreement prepared by a solicitor. As the landlord, you will usually be responsible for...
The decision of the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) in HM Land Registry v Grant concerned claims of direct discrimination and harassment on the ground of sexual orientation, which arose out of a series of incidents involving Mr Grant’s manager. The...
The decision of the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) in HM Land Registry v Grant concerned claims of direct discrimination and harassment on the ground of sexual orientation, which arose out of a series of incidents involving Mr Grant’s manager. The...
A civil partnership is a legal relationship exclusively for same sex couples and is intended to give the same legal rights as those of a heterosexual married couple. It is a legal requirement for both people to give notice in person in advance of a civil...
A civil partnership is a legal relationship exclusively for same sex couples and is intended to give the same legal rights as those of a heterosexual married couple. It is a legal requirement for both people to give notice in person in advance of a civil...
The Government has finally published the Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No.4, Savings, Consequential, Transitional, Transitory and Incidental Provision and Revocation) Order 2010, which brings the majority of the provisions in the Equality Act into force on...
The Government has finally published the Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No.4, Savings, Consequential, Transitional, Transitory and Incidental Provision and Revocation) Order 2010, which brings the majority of the provisions in the Equality Act into force on...