Stress at Work Claims
Overworked or under significant stress at work? Solicitors firm with over a decade of specialist experience No-Win, No-Fee No upfront cost Friendly and approachable Free initial consultation The experts in Stress at Work claims Stress can affect all aspects of your life, and as such, the symptoms can often be multi-dimensional. A little day-to-day stress is…
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Junior doctors walk out in longest strike in NHS history
Thousands of junior doctors have taken strike action today, in the longest-ever walkout in the history of the NHS. The strike action is being carried out in hopes of securing a better ‘real term’ pay deal for junior doctors. Junior doctors are clinically trained doctors who have between one and nine years of experience.…
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Probate application delays continue, figures reveal
Statistics show that probate application delays are still longer than average, despite a slight decrease from the previous month. Data from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) shows that the delay decreased from 15.4 weeks to 15.2 in October, but this still remains above the 12-month average. The figures come after 27,664…
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BT worker died after being exposed to asbestos on a daily basis, coroner rules
A telecoms engineer who worked for BT died after being exposed to asbestos on a ‘day-to-day’ basis, a coroner has ruled. Ian Stubbs, of Hawkes Lane in Bracon Ash, near Norwich, was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2021 after experiencing a long-term cough and shortness of breath. A personal statement, which he wrote before his…
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Warning over ‘dangerous’ faulty items this Christmas
As Christmas morning comes and wrapping paper is ripped to reveal new shiny toys and presents, the last thing on your mind is sustaining an injury from your new prized possession. But, the huge influx of new electrical items, children’s toys and speciality food items could increase the risk of a faulty product causing…
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How Employment Law Solicitors can easily avoid Professional Negligence claims
As a claimant Employment Law Solicitor, you will often be providing advice upon the merits of employee claims, you’ll perhaps be sitting-in on internal grievance processes, or sometimes representing clients during tribunal cases. But what do you do when your client has been signed-off from work by their GP due to a Stress-related illness?…
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WhatsApp at work – what are the rules?
As the Christmas break nears, you might be getting ready to turn off your laptop and work phone for a much-deserved rest. Whether you can’t wait to put your feet up in front of the sofa, or you’re looking forward to partying with friends, work will probably slip to the back of your mind…
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Council fined £2million after ‘devastating’ death of worker
Newport City Council has been fined £2million after “a hardworking man who loved his family very much” was killed while carrying out road repair works. Stephen Bell,57 was barrowing tarmac from the back of the local authority’s tipper lorry when he was struck by a farm vehicle passing the road works. Cardiff Crown Court…
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What is Silicosis? List of symptoms, causes and diagnosis
Silicosis is a form of lung disease caused by breathing in crystalline silica dust, usually over an extended period of time. Silica is a natural substance found in certain types of rock, stone sand and clay, but can cause serious health issues if it is inhaled. People who work in industries that use materials…
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