Criminal Injuries Compensation CICA Claims
If you have been the victim of a violent crime resulting in injury, you may be eligible to claim criminal injuries compensation. The following guide to the criminal injuries compensation authority (CICA) examines in detail how CICA criminal injury claims work — from what constitutes a criminal injury and who qualifies for compensation, to how […]
Law Proposed for Mandatory Workplace Mental Health First Aid Training
Parliament has been presented with a new Bill that would make it compulsory for employers to provide training in mental health first aid. The Bill was presented by Tory MP Dean Russell, who said the change would enable more individuals to recognise the early warning signals of mental health problems in the workplace. He said mandating […]
How to Manage Employee Absence
Employee absence, whether due to illness or other reasons, is an inevitable part of being an employer. Most employees have a good work ethic and will want to return to work as quickly as possible. Equally, most employers will look to be sympathetic and supportive when employees have absences for justifiable reasons. However, absence from […]
Choosing a Legal Adviser
Legal advisers are there to help you understand your rights, and to use the law to solve your problem. They should do this in a way that gets you the best result as quickly as possible. The right legal adviser for you is a person who knows about your type of problem and can deal […]
Legal Advice for Businesses
Businesses need legal advice for many reasons. Whether you are employing people, signing contracts or dealing with a dispute, good legal advice can help you achieve your goals and protect your interests. When looking for a legal adviser, understanding your specific legal needs can help you make a more informed decision. Our guide can help […]
Legal Advice for Individuals
Whatever your situation, it helps to understand the legal issue you’re facing and what kind of advice you might need. Spending time understanding what you are dealing with can help you weigh up your options and how much it will cost. For some legal matters, such as buying a house, you will need a lawyer’s […]
The Legal Market Place
The UK’s legal market place can be complex to navigate. Different advisers offer different services at different prices. While greater choice can be a good thing, it can also make it difficult for buyers of legal services to know what kind of help they need, to compare advisers and prices and to decide who to choose. […]
Paying for Legal Advice
One of key factors when buying legal advice will be the cost. Legal services can be complex and the final cost can depend on things such as the type of service, individual details of the case, and how events develop. The expertise and experience of the lawyer may also affect costs too. As a client, […]
How to Have a Without Prejudice Conversation
There are various workplace scenarios where an employer may want to have an off-the-record conversation with an employee. These could include, for example, where an employee has bought, or is threatening to bring, a claim against the employer before the tribunal or courts. However, more often than not, these types of conversations will be around […]
Facilitating behavioural changes at work
Facilitating behavioural changes at work The ability to facilitate change is a vital skill for all managers, as without change your organisation cannot grow, improve practices and thrive. When planning and orchestrating any changes at work, it is essential that the proposed change is framed positively and that employees are given the tools and information […]
What is reverse mentoring & how does it work?
What is reverse mentoring & how does it work? Mentoring is a proven method of developing employee skills and knowledge. In a traditional sense, mentoring has been used to improve younger employees’ skills and knowledge. Many believe that there is nothing left to learn when employees reach a certain level of seniority. However, many open-minded […]
Employer branding & how to boost your appeal
Employer branding & how to boost your appeal Attracting and retaining best talent has never been more challenging or resource-intensive for employers. Regardless of your market sector or the size of your organisation, you will be competing in the ‘war for talent’. Strong employer branding provides invaluable differentiation in the talent marketplace. An effective employer […]
How to retain staff if you can’t pay more
How to retain staff if you can’t pay more Retaining talent remains a priority for employers, not least due to the cost and effort of recruiting replacement personnel. Pay rises are usually the first consideration when looking to keep staff, but that may not always be a viable option. The following guide examines the importance […]
Suing For Emotional Distress
If you have suffered injury through no fault of your own, or have in some way endured emotional distress as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, you may to want to know if you can claim compensation for your suffering. In this guide, we look at the law on suing for emotional distress, and what […]
Pressure Sore Claims: Compensation for Bed Sores
If you or a loved one has suffered from pressure sores as either a hospital inpatient or care home resident, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Pressure sores can be especially painful, taking time to fully heal, and can cause a great deal of suffering as a result. In severe cases, they can even […]
What is a Material Breach of Contract?
Contract law is a body of law which regulates the making and enforcing of contractually binding agreements, where understanding how the law operates, including the different types of breaches of contract and the remedies that can flow from these breaches, can be useful, not least for those involved in or responsible for running their own […]
Fundamental Breach of Contract Guide
Breach of contract disputes are commonplace, not least within a commercial context, where businesses are dealing with contractual agreements on a daily basis. Where a breach is especially serious, such that the innocent party feels forced to bring the contract to an end, it is important for the parties involved not only to understand the […]
Executor Not Communicating With Beneficiaries?
An executor not communicating with beneficiaries following the death of a loved one can often feel alarming, creating unnecessary angst during an already emotionally difficult time. It can therefore be useful, from the perspective of the beneficiaries, to know how best to approach this and what can be done to resolve any issues, where necessary. […]
Anticipatory Breach of Contract: Practical Guide
It’s a commercial reality that sometimes contracts go unfulfilled. Whether due to an intentional breach of contract or circumstances beyond the control of the breaching party, the terms of the contract are either not met in full, or at all, and the agreement is broken. There can also be occasions where one party to a contract […]
UK Government Blocks Scotland’s Gender Recognition Bill
The UK Government has blocked progress of Scotland’s controversial Gender Recognition Bill. The GRA was designed to make it easier for people in Scotland to change their legal gender. Under the current rules, trans people must meet certain requirements to change their gender legally, including being at least 18 years old, obtaining a medical diagnosis […]