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New parents whose babies were born early and required some form of neonatal care had to use their maternity, paternity or shared parental leave. This meant they often had to...
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Due to the recent changes in the New Flexible Working Law 2024, Elizabeth Watt, a solicitor in our litigation department, shares legal insights for employers on essential considerations for refusal,...
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Pregnant women who informed their employer of their pregnancy had some protection if their job was at risk of redundancy but only whilst they were on maternity leave. The protection...
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What is the new law for carers leave? The new law allows those with caring responsibilities an additional 5 days leave or pro rata equivalent if the employee is part-time...
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What does TUPE mean? TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. This provides protection for employees whose employer is seeking to sell or transfer the...
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The Family Court is overwhelmed by financial and children applications. The Family Court recognises that court applications are expensive, time-consuming and there needs to be a cultural shift to move...
Continue readingTips for Making the Most of the Mediation Process
If you’re considering mediation, Simon Hawkins, Associate Solicitor and Mediator at WSP Solicitors, shares his insights on how to make the process easier and more effective. Mediation can feel daunting,...
How Mediation Can Help Resolve Parenting and Child Arrangement Disputes
Simon Hawkins Associate Solicitor and , an experienced mediator at WSP Solicitors, shares his insights on how mediation can provide a supportive, family-focused way to navigate parenting and child arrangement...
Changes to Family Procedure Rules (FPR) and Their Impact
Recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) have made mediation a key focus for resolving family disputes. Simon Hawkins, Family Mediator at WSP Solicitors, shares his insights on these...
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