Honesty is the Best Policy
A recent decision in the Solicitors Regulation Authority where a solicitor was struck off for not only misleading his client but being dishonest in his disciplinary investigation has prompted me to write this article. When a situation occurs at work which means you are under investigation, you may think it is a better option…
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Win Castleford Tigers vs Catalan Dragons Tickets
Oakwood Solicitors are pleased to announce another competition for Castleford Tigers tickets – this time for the match against Catalan Dragons on May 3rd (Kick-off 15.30). We have two sets of two tickets to offer, and are giving the tickets to a lucky Facebook follower and a lucky Twitter follower. Each winner will receive two…
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Ambulance workers ‘Sicker than the patients’
Ambulance workers sicker than patients Most NHS staff would agree that a certain level of pressure or stress is to be expected within their place of work, it goes without saying that people who work within the public sector could at some point be subjected to an increased level of stress due to the…
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Concerning Increase in Workplace Bullying in Recent Survey
A recent survey published by Family Lives found that 91% of respondents felt that their employer failed to deal with bullying in the workplace. A common theme was that workplace bullying caused psychiatric illness with many individuals reporting that bullying in the workplace caused conditions such as depression and anxiety with 44% of respondents…
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Free employment law seminars for businesses
Oakwood Solicitors are pleased to announce that we are offering free employment law seminars to businesses in the area. The seminars will be hosted by our corporate partners, the Castleford Tigers, and we’re aiming to give businesses the opportunity to ask our employment experts about the current law. At the current early stage, we are listening to…
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5 Tips for a Stress Free April
As April is National Stress Awareness Month, here is some advice on how to deal with work when it all feels like too much: 1. Think positively Try not to worry! It’s easier said than done when you have work piling up, but worrying does not help the situation at all. Try and focus on what…
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“Extremely Damaging” work stress causes Brits to drink, smoke and be lazy
Stress in the workplace could be shortening your life, a survey by the British Heart Foundation has found. Job pressures lead people to smoke more, drink more, eat unhealthily and exercise less, posing serious health problems that could contribute to heart disease. A third of British workers have said they had put on weight because…
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Looking for a Pay Rise?
Asking for a pay rise is a daunting prospect, and you can feel as though you are rocking the boat. However, ‘if you don’t ask you don’t get’, just make sure you do it properly. Here are my tips on increasing your chances. Be realistic Whilst we would all love to earn footballer’s…
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9 Signs of Domestic Violence
Yesterday was International Women’s Day. To mark this occasion, journalist Julie Bindel has written an article about the warning signs of domestic violence. Every single week in England and Wales, two women are killed by a current or former partner. Domestic violence can be deadly. One of the most dangerous incidents for police officers to attend…
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