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Legal news updates. In this area we hope to keep you informed of developments or changes in the law that affect companies or individuals.
Every few weeks Sedgwicks sends out an email bulletin about key issues that affect our clients as well as other items of interest. The subjects covered range from, changes to legislation to reviews of unusual cases and news of what is happening here.
Flexible Working Rights for Parents of Older Children
Normal 0 The government is consulting on giving the right to request (but not demand) flexible working to parents of older children. Although the measure is not yet in force, it would in due course, affect about 4.5m employees.
created: 04/09/2008 10:07:36
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Commercial Agents
Normal 0 Lots of people are paid commission and are self-employed "commercial agents" in the UK. They enjoy substantial legal protection under special regulations.
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Watch What You Say Online
Normal 0 Posting comments on websites can lead to trouble if they aren't true. In a recent case someone was sued for defamation because of what they posted on-line.
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Rochdale Hospice 2009 Calendar Launched
The Springhill Hospice 2009 Calendar and programme of fund rasing events was unveiled at the annual Calendar Launch evening held at the hospice premises on Thursday 28 August. A lighthearted and fun evening was hosted by the Hospice's Chief Fundraiser, Ian Jenkins, who also provided an amusing summary of the past year's events. Chief Executive Chris Webb was also on hand to provide details of the ongoing refurbishment and renewals project for the building now approaching its twentieth birthday year.
created: 02/09/2008 11:15:21view full article
Cohabitation and Death
When one member of a cohabiting couple dies, it can come as an unpleasant shock to the bereaved partner to discover that they may not have any legal right to take a share in the estate in the absence of a will.
created: 18/08/2008 13:18:07view full article
Changes to the law affecting tipping
Changes due to come into force next year will prevent employers from using tips and service charges to top up staff pay in order to comply with the minimum wage regualtions. People working in restaurants, in particular, will benefit.
created: 06/08/2008 18:01:13view full article
Arcon Walk
Peter Carey and John Boylan joined a walking party organised by Arcon Housing Association Limited on their annual July walk.
created: 21/07/2008 17:35:28view full article
Buying a Business and Confidentiality
Many local clients are considering buying or selling a business and, in doing so, secrecy is paramount. If details get out, the deal can be scuppered so it is important to keep things under wraps to protect relationships with customers and suppliers. In some cases, employees will be inclined to leave if they get wind of a deal in the offing.
created: 15/07/2008 11:25:50view full article
eBay Caught Out
Do you sell on line? If so, watch out for an important decision of the courts about the sale of fake merchandise.
created: 15/07/2008 11:23:37view full article
£2m estate taken from Farmer who worked for 30 years for free
The Court of Appeal have ruled that a farmer who worked without pay on a farm belonging to his cousin for 30 years was not entitled to inherit the farm on the death of the owner.
created: 11/07/2008 17:22:40view full article
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