Employment Law Newsletter December 2024
December's newsletter details the Employment Rights Bill, accents under harassment law and the BBC appeal against equal pay.
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How to avoid the ‘Remarriage Trap’
It has become easier to obtain a divorce without legal representation, but this has led to some people falling into the ‘remarriage trap.’
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How do I protect my pension? A guide to safeguarding your retirement in divorce
Understanding how to protect your pension during a divorce is crucial to securing your financial future. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of protecting your pension and the different options available.
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B&P oversees acquisition of Cherry Tree Care Home
Bowcock & Pursaill were delighted to be working again with Dreams Care Homes, supporting them during the purchase of Cherry Tree Care Home.
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Employment Law Newsletter November 2024
November's newsletter details the Government consultation on banning zero-hour contracts and the state of the Gender Pay Gap.
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4 min read.
Understanding a Special Guardianship Order: A guide for families
When children can no longer live with their birth parents due to various circumstances, finding a stable, secure, and loving home becomes essential. Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) offer a legal solution that provides a permanent arrangement, while still maintaining a link to the child’s birth family. In this blog, we’ll explore what SGOs are, how they work, and why they are increasingly being used as an alternative to adoption in the UK. What is a Special Guardianship Order? A Special Guardianship Order is a legal order that appoints one or more individuals as a child’s “special guardian,” granting them...
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Empowering Workers’ Voices
Worker representation goes beyond wage disputes or contract negotiations; it’s about creating a culture where employees are involved in decisions that affect their day-to-day lives.
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B&P helps local business to flourish
Bowcock and Pursaill successfully supported the asset purchase acquisition for client David Charlton of Posh Paws of Eccleshall.
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Family Friendly Working Rights: The New Labour Government’s Vision
With their "New Deal for Working People," Labour promises to reshape the workplace to accommodate modern needs, particularly focusing on family-friendly rights.
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4 min read.
Five Things You Need to Know About Separation Agreements
Separation agreements are a vital tool for couples who are looking to formalise their separation without immediately heading into court for a divorce.
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Employment Law Newsletter September 2024
September's newsletter details Labour's proposed right to request a four day week, plus equality and discrimination case updates.
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4 min read.
Zero-hours contracts and one-sided flexibility
In the UK, zero-hours contracts have become a controversial issue, particularly regarding their role in promoting "one-sided flexibility."
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2 min read.
Cohabitation Agreements
August's newsletter details organisations named for not reporting gender pay gap details and more. For advice call 01782 200500.
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Employment Law Newsletter August 2024
August's newsletter details organisations named for not reporting gender pay gap details and more. For advice call 01782 200500.
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4 min read.
Employment Law – Incoming Changes with our New Government
A property chain is a series of linked property transactions where each purchase depends on the success of the one before it. If one part fails, it can lead to delays and problems for everyone else involved in the process.
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How to navigate financial settlements during divorce
A property chain is a series of linked property transactions where each purchase depends on the success of the one before it. If one part fails, it can lead to delays and problems for everyone else involved in the process.
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4 min read.
Employment Law Newsletter July 2024
July's employment law newsletter covers AI regulation, Improved workplace provision and travel times are not 'working time'
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What is a property chain and why do we get them?
A property chain is a series of linked property transactions where each purchase depends on the success of the one before it. If one part fails, it can lead to delays and problems for everyone else involved in the process.
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2 min read.
Employment Law Newsletter June 2024
June's employment law newsletter covers AI regulation, health and wellbeing in the workplace and more.
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6 min read.
Protecting your assets when you’re getting married
When you get married, you don’t often think about the implications it may have on any assets you own - here's how to protect your assets.
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2 min read.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The new duty to prevent sexual harassment contained in the Worker’s Protection Act 2023 (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) has placed the UK on a firm path towards fostering a culture of proactive prevention, rather than one of reaction and redress. So, what are the “reasonable steps” an employer should take?
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Employment Law Newsletter May 2024
May's employment law newsletter covers paternity leave, multi-claimant legislation and more.
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6 min read.
Heather Reynolds Appointed as Partner at Bowcock & Pursaill
Bowcock & Pursaill has appointed Heather Reynolds as the latest partner at the firm. Having joined the team more than 14 years ago, Heather is the epitome of climbing the career ladder, starting out as Office Assistant. Very quickly Heather became interested in training as a solicitor and started working her way up the ranks. She progressed to Receptionist first before becoming a Legal Secretary at the firm at 21 where she worked for Commercial Property Specialist, Tom Gregory and Residential Property Specialist, Emma Amat. During her time as Legal Secretary, Heather enrolled at Staffordshire University to study law in...
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Employment Law Newsletter April 2024
What are the new employment laws and how will they affect employees and employers? This month, we are focusing exclusively on the new employment laws that will come into force in April 2024. National Minimum Wage Increases The National Minimum Wage (NMW) will experience increases effective from 1 April 2024. For people over 21, the National Minimum (Living) Wage will elevate from £10.42 to £11.44. Those aged between 18-20 will see an increase from £7.49 to £8.60, while individuals aged 16-17 and apprentices will observe a rise from £5.28 to £6.40. The NMW, a mandatory wage floor for all employers,...
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Increased protection from redundancy for pregnant employees and those who have taken adoption or shared parental leave – new legislation 2024
In April 2024, there will be significant changes to UK redundancy rules. Currently, employers have a legal obligation to offer suitable alternative employment, where a vacancy exists, to an employee who is on maternity leave, shared parental or adoption leave, if their job is at risk of redundancy. This is limited to the duration of the relevant leave. The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023, which received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023, introduces further protections which means that expectant employees or those returning from maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, will receive greater protection from redundancy....
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