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Sleep-in pay crisis
Uncategorised  |  11:05:17
More sleepless nights for care providers? The implications of the Mencap case on sleep-in shifts
The recent case of Royal Mencap Society v Mrs Tomlinson-Blake (‘the Mencap case’) confirmed that sleep-in shifts in a care setting were ‘working time’ and subject to the National Minimum Wage/Living Wage. The ruling is consistent with earlier judgments and was not unexpected. However, it was not the outcome care providers hoped for and the implications will cause significant concern to those who have not treated sleep-in shifts as working time.
team around brain injury survivor
Uncategorised  |  10:05:17
How to secure rehabilitation after a brain injury
When someone suffers a brain injury it can be an extremely frightening and confusing time, both for the person concerned and their family and friends. But after the initial shock, one of the first things everyone wants to know is what services and rehabilitative therapies are available to help the person’s recovery.
Uncategorised  |  10:05:17
Making gifts and Inheritance Tax: a guide for grandparents
A recent survey by pension firm Royal London, found that most grandparents who own property intend to give substantial sums to both children and grandchildren while they are still alive, with many planning to leave assets directly to the younger generation in their Wills. With people living longer and the younger generation struggling to get on the property ladder it is important to consider the best way to dispose of assets to reduce your inheritance tax liability.
Uncategorised  |  08:05:17
RWK Goodman advises on Bath City Football Club takeover
Lawyers from RWK Goodman’s Corporate and Commercial team acted as advisers to Bath City Football Club on its transition to community ownership, with Bath City Supporters Society acquiring a majority shareholding (51%) and control of the board of directors.
head injury personality change
Opinion  |  08:05:17
Why do people’s personalities change after a brain injury?
In those first frantic moments, immediately after sustaining a brain injury, there is one sole focus. From the paramedics, through to the days, weeks or even months spent in Intensive Care, everyone is working towards the same goal; the preservation of life.
Uncategorised  |  08:05:17
What can we learn from Barclays boss’ hunt for a whistleblower?
The chief executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, is facing serious action after he sought to uncover the identity of an employee whistleblower last year with the assistance of a US law enforcement agency. In September 2016, the Finance Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed new rules on banks to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of whistleblowers. But Mr Staley claims his actions were an honest mistake and he was trying to protect the employee’s identity…are you convinced?
The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill
Uncategorised  |  05:05:17
The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill receives Royal Assent
The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017. It is expected to come into force in October 2017.
Uncategorised  |  01:05:17
Witness appeal: Did you know Donald Hawkins?
Did you go to or work at St Anne’s County Primary School in Stanwell, Middlesex in between 1972 – 1974? Did you know Donald Hawkins? Our specialist asbestos claims team has been instructed by...
cycle courier deliveroo
Opinion  |  27:04:17
What are the legal rights of a Deliveroo cyclist?
What happens if a Deliveroo courier is knocked off their bike and injured? Or what happens if they damage someone else’s vehicle?
Uncategorised  |  21:04:17
The increased cost of Tier 2 sponsorship – could your business be impacted?
With effect from 6 April 2017, a skills charge is payable by organisations which sponsor skilled workers under Tier 2 of the points-based system. For large employers, the charge is £1,000 per sponsored migrant, per year, payable at the time the certificate is assigned to the migrant.
Uncategorised  |  20:04:17
Legal Aid: How ‘exceptional’ really is Exceptional Funding in family law?
Following the removal of legal aid from most family law cases in 2012, and in light of the recent tragic judgment of the Charlie Gard Ruling, we look how the judiciary are commenting on this issue and how a family or individual would to qualify for legal aid.
Uncategorised  |  20:04:17
Social care bulletin | April 2017
Welcome to the April edition of the monthly bulletins from our Social Care team.
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