Periscope Broadcast: Whistleblowing
Following on from our first successful Periscope session, we recorded another on Whistleblowing. Nicola Williams took to the airwaves to explain in basic terms what Whsitleblowing is and also tackled a couple of related questions from our social media followers. If you want to see us answer any of your legal questions Live, then please…
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Oakwood Solicitors – Total Legal Care (TLC) Package
Oakwood Solicitors have developed their fixed fee commercial employment law service to help clients focus on their core activities whilst we take care of their employment legal services work. Under this cost efficient service clients have access to a dedicated, single point of contact, and access to up to the minute, comprehensive legal advice. We…
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September Strikes to bring Shade to your Summer Sun
Many holidaymakers are expected to be affected by Spanish Airport strikes this September. These strikes are expected to cause significant delays to many airlines travelling across Europe. The strikes are scheduled to take place at some of Spain’s largest airports including Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Palma, Majorca. To add another black cloud to your…
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Reaction to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) statement after the Shoreham air crash
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) do an amazing job in the UK, and should be rightly proud of the recent ruling that means airlines like Ryanair, Jet2, Aer Lingus and Wizz Air etc now must offer customers better support in the event of delayed and cancelled flights (situations which are seemingly more and more common).…
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Are times a-changing for airlines paying flight delay claims? Ask Ryanair!
The Regulation that allows passengers to apply for flight delay claims compensation after experiencing a flight cancellation, or are delayed in arriving at their destination by three hours or more, is in place to afford a high level of protection to consumers. In a landmark ruling, the Courts have once again held in favour…
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We’re Not Pregnant
But if we were then we would sure as heck know our legal rights so that we are not taken for a ride by our employers. When you share the fantastic news that you are expecting with your employer and co-workers, the fact that you might be discriminated against is probably far from your…
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Periscope Broadcast: Employment Advice (ACAS, Unfair Dismissal and Discrimination)
In what is virtually a world’s first for a Law Firm, we have just conducted our very first LIVE video streaming with Periscope. By nature we have an inquisitive market that doesn’t always easily understand the law and some of the technical jargon that is used, which is why our very own Head of Employment…
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World breastfeeding week – 1-7 August
We were recently contacted and asked about the current legislation regarding breastfeeding, and considering this week is World Breastfeeding Week we decided to prepare some guidance on breastfeeding on your return to work, and in public places. Breastfeeding on your return to work Many women return to work when they are still breastfeeding, it…
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Don’t be a Statistic: Practical Steps To Prevent An RTA
In 2014 it was reported that every day, there were 5 killed and a further 62 seriously injured in a road traffic accident in the UK. While some accidents are unavoidable, more often than not they can be prevented. Here at Oakwood Solicitors we promote the concept of road safety and believe that preventative measures…
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