Can I change my child's name?
A child’s name is registered on their birth certificate with their surname usually being that of their father. However, divorce or…
The four-day work week: An ambitious pipe-dream or a welcome reality?
The four-day working week is the innovative idea currently being trialled across 60 British companies following a dramatic increase in…
The gig economy: where should we go from here?
Following the widely reported debate around employment status prompted in part by the disputes which resulted in cases such as Pimlico…
GPS sackings latest setback for some gig economy workers
The Guardian reported this week on a number of drivers working for a company called Stuart who have, according to their union, lost their…
Workplace bullying investigation: Buckingham Palace findings remain private
The review that was initiated in March 2021 investigated the response to claims made about the alleged bullying of staff. According to…
Staff Contracts – Getting Them Right
Dental practices rely upon many things to operate – premises, equipment, and the obvious….patients. However, without staff, the practice…
More healthcare professionals to be given powers to certify fit notes
When an employee is off work for more than seven days their absence needs to be certified by way of a Statement of Fitness for Work, also…
Seasonal Staff, Status and Rights
Most of the pandemic restrictions that we have seen over the past two summers have now been lifted and the summer holidays are approaching…
Sun, Sea and Separation; avoiding holiday headaches
School holidays are approaching and with that comes the hope and expectation of many families that they will be able to take a holiday; but…
Employee Ownership – an alternative exit strategy?
Employee Ownership has the Scottish Government’s attention, accounts for just under 140 businesses in Scotland and is said to positively…
Keeping Roads Safe During the School Holidays
With the school holidays on the horizon, and children likely to be out and about making the most of their freedom from school, it’s more…
Overview of the Government’s response to ‘Data: a new direction’ consultation
The long anticipated response to the ‘Data: a new direction’ consultation which was launched on the 10th September 2021 is finally here.…
Keeping Up With the Blended Family
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have recently tied the knot for the third time and the Kardashian clan has seen itself welcome not…
Only Fools and Horses' Del Boy becomes a literary work in court ruling
In a significant judgment this week, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court ruled that the character of ‘Del Boy’ from the well-known…
Children’s personal data – what are your responsibilities?
Organisations must pay particular attention when it comes to the collection and processing of children’s personal data. Children possess…
Working with Dementia
Dementia Awareness Week 30 May to 5 June 2022
Dementia is often mistaken as something which happens when we get older, but it’s…
Are Employees Entitled to the Extra Bank Holidays for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?
On the 6th of February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years…
What’s Law Got To Do With It?
Social media has been alight recently following both the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard defamation action as well as the more snappily titled…
Protecting the future of your Intellectual Property
As an Intellectual Property (“IP”) owner you may want to consider what happens to your protected assets and associated rights after your…
Action on Brain Injury Week - See The Hidden Me
Action for Brain Injury week runs from 16 – 22 May 2022. This year, the focus is on raising awareness on what is often a hidden…
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
May 13th marks Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, an annual awareness event arranged by the Spinal Injuries Association in conjunction with…