XL Bully ban – Everything you need to know after rise in fatal attacks
XL Bully dogs have been banned by the government under new laws. The new rules will come into force at the end of the year as the government pledges to protect the public following a rise in fatal attacks. Following on from a recent article we wrote on the subject, XL Bullies have been…
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Disabled director at leading firm unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has ruled that the disabled director of a leading firm was unfairly dismissed from work over absences and his failure to report them. The tribunal also partially upheld claims of disability discrimination and the failure to make reasonable adjustments. According to employment judge, Emily Gordon Walker, Mr Orogbu started work as…
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Nearly half of young finance workers take time off for work-related stress
Almost half of young finance professionals have taken time off due to work-related stress, a new report has found. The study by AccountsIQ reports that almost four-in-ten younger finance professionals in the UK (39%) have taken time off work for stress, alongside 36% of their senior colleagues. According to the report, 82% of young…
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The CICA appeal process
An article was posted on the Solicitors Journal website on the 25th October, entitled ‘Crime victims received six times more injury compensation at appeal’. Within the article it explains how analysis shows that victims of crime face being under-compensated for their injuries if they do not make a challenge by appealing the CICA’s (Criminal…
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Menopause awareness
As a workplace which is predominately female – accounting for around 75% of our total workforce – we thought it might be useful to share some helpful information about the menopause, following on from World Menopause Day on October the 18th. Menopause is the natural end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and reproductive years,…
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Workplace Grievance FAQ
Raising a grievance can be daunting depending on your individual circumstances. With this in mind, we have answered a few common questions on the subject in this workplace grievance FAQ. A grievance can come about for many different reasons, but often it results from some form of unfair treatment, or discrimination. We recently went…
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Eligibility for Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
Legal claims for negligent care regarding orthopaedic conditions can cover a variety of different areas and scenarios. This article details these areas and whether negligence may have occurred during the consultation, treatment or even surgery phase of the patient journey. Which parts of the body does orthopaedics cover? Bones Cartilage Joints Ligaments…
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Can I submit a claim to the CICA as a victim of sexual assault?
There is a visible media presence highlighting the abuse and effects of sexual assault at the moment. Programmes such as BBC’s ‘The Reckoning’ is exploring the appalling impact of sexual abuse crimes committed by media personality and sexual offender Jimmy Saville, and the difficulties faced by those who tried to raise the alarm. Media…
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Karla’s Story – Baby Loss Awareness Week
This week is always a week that for some who have lost children dread and for some they embrace. For anyone that has lost a child, we don’t need a week to remember, as it is something that we carry every single day. I can only tell my story, as anyone that has been…
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