Jul 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
I have acted on behalf of employers defending harassment claims for many years. The word that makes me shiver when speaking to a client who is facing a claim of harassment is the word “banter”. There is a very fine line between one person’s banter and another’s and...
Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Getting divorced can be a daunting and stressful time for both parties. There are various steps which need to be undertaken to end the marriage. We have summarised those steps below to try help you understand the process of how to apply for a divorce. Petition One...
Jun 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a heterosexual couple were discriminated against by virtue of the fact they were unable to enter into a civil partnership instead of getting married. The Civil Partnership Act 2004 currently only applies to same-sex couples...
Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Employment status: employee, worker or self-employed? The Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996) defines an employee as “an individual who has entered into or works under (or, where the employment has ceased, worked under) a contract of employment” which means a...
Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
As a family mediator, my role is to facilitate discussions between parents concerning arrangements for their children. My focus is on helping parents make decisions about their family’s future following their separation. Whilst it is accepted that it is the parents’...
