Each year the third Monday of January is named “Blue Monday”, the day when people can be feeling at their lowest. This can happen for many reasons, but often the
According to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the delays affecting grants of probate has slightly improved in the second quarter of 2022. The post Dealing with probate delays appeared first
With employees due to be given the right to request flexible working from the moment they start a job, businesses need to start implementing fair and consistent policies and procedures
An expert private client solicitor from law firm Shakespeare Martineau is urging couples to protect their wealth for future generations after recent high-profile deaths have shone a spotlight on young
With employers looking to help staff during the cost of living crisis, many are considering giving discretionary bonuses as a way of providing extra money and that much-needed support. The
Requests from employees to work abroad (or ‘workcations’ as they’re becoming popularly known as) have risen significantly since the end of the pandemic, with many seeking to utilise their newfound
Here we take a quick look at some key employment case law decisions from recent months. The post Employment case law update | Autumn 2022 appeared first on Shakespeare Martineau.
In March 2020, the Government responded to a consultation on neonatal care and leave, proposing the introduction of statutory neonatal leave and pay for up to 12 weeks for parents
On 22 September 2022, the government announced the introduction of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022. The bill impacts 2,400 pieces of retained EU law which span
Following the death of the Queen, a last minute bank holiday was announced for the day of her funeral on 19 September. This was the second additional bank holiday this
On 22 September 2022, the government announced the introduction of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022. The bill impacts 2,400 pieces of retained EU law which span
Leading full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has expanded the support it provides to charities with its newly-launched legacy administration service – helping organisations maximise the gifts they receive in wills.
From