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It’s not uncommon for businesses to take on additional seasonal workers during the Christmas period. It can be a great time to start working in a business, where the work...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/employee-rights-as-a-christmas-temp/
We’ve already looked at the do’s and don’ts when it comes to the office Christmas party, but are there any considerations that should be taken in the aftermath? Well, realistically,...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/christmas-party-aftermath/
As we’ve seen, most businesses enjoy the celebrations that the Christmas period brings, whether that be in the form of parties, Christmas jumper days or secret Santa. But what consideration...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/office-christmas-festivities-and-religion/
January sees the start of not only the New Year, but also Walk Your Dog Month. During the pandemic, a survey by the Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association reported that 3.2...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/walk-your-dog-month-2022/
Now the festive season is over and you’ve had a chance to enjoy time with loved ones, you might be thinking about setting some resolutions for 2022. These might be...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/new-years-resolution-planning-familys-future/
In most personal injury cases in the United Kingdom there is a 3-year time limit in which to issue court proceedings. This time limit is known as limitation. If this...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/military-deafness-time-limit-for-claims/
With most people spending time with their families over the festive period, the UK Government is preparing for a significant rise in Covid related illness and subsequent hospital admissions. They...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/temporary-changes-to-sick-notes/
As an ambassador and befriender for the Meningitis Research Foundation, and supporting families affected by medical negligence, I spend a lot of my time keeping up to date with medical news...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/rise-in-meningitis-b-post-pandemic/
MacMillan Cancer Support have identified that, since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been 50,000 fewer diagnoses of cancer across the UK. There is a worry that people with...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/nhs-calls-public-not-to-delay-cancer-check-ups/
A recent Court of Appeal decision on “No Win, No Fee” success fees proves an important development for those seeking to dispute a Will. Losing a loved one is an...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/why-now-is-the-best-time-to-dispute-a-will/
Can you claim compensation if you are injured skiing or snowboarding? With the snow season kicking off in the UK, Europe, and beyond, many people will be flocking to ski...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/claiming-compensation-if-injured-skiing-or-snowboarding/
If you are a landlord of a commercial property, you may find yourself in the circumstances where you need to evict a tenant and take back possession of your property....
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/how-to-evict-a-commercial-tenant/
Getting divorced is never easy, and not something people plan ahead for. Similarly, when spouses go into business together, they rarely consider making a commercial agreement. As a result, divorce...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/divorcing-your-business-partner/
Young people have an important role to play in shaping the future of the internet, including the spaces where they spend time and the etiquette for interacting with others online....
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/cyberbullying-social-media-and-law/
Are you are keeping up with the rules around Covid? They are ever changing and that means that we are now all used to adapting to fit in with them...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/making-a-will-while-isolating/
How to deal with tips has been a bone of contention between employers and employees in the hospitality sector for quite some time, but this might be about to change....
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/a-tip-for-those-in-hospitality/
The Government has announced that a review of the current Covid restrictions might take place much sooner than initially thought, with the possibility of all restrictions being lifted by the...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/is-it-the-end-of-covid-restrictions/
I always knew from a young age that I really wanted to be a lawyer. My Grandad was an expert witness in maritime law, and it fascinated me! He would...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/ellas-top-tips-for-trainee-solicitors/
In the middle of the global pandemic, my usually fit and healthy Mum was found unconscious on my parents’ farm, the cause of her collapse was unknown. My Dad called...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/my-fit-and-healthy-mum-diagnosed-with-epilepsy/
The recent announcement that Midas Construction Limited has gone into administration is a salutary reminder that construction contractors and sub-contractors should consider responding swiftly and appropriately to incidents of late...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/notices-of-suspension-in-construction-contracts/
Football club Arsenal found themselves offside when they offered fans a digital token through their website, and their penalty is a warning to other companies looking to get into the...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/keeping-crypto-on-the-right-side-of-the-line/
Sick pay policies have been hitting the headlines with many big-name employers withdrawing company sick pay benefits for staff who remain unvaccinated against Covid-19 and have to self-isolate. The highly...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/sick-pay-and-unvaccinated-staff-to-pay-or-not-to-pay/
The rules around Statutory Sick Pay (“SSP”) were temporarily amended during the COVID-19 pandemic, however the expiry date for the amendments is fast approaching. This means that unless the amended...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/closure-of-the-ssp-scheme/
With guidance to work from home having been lifted, employers need to plan a return to work for employees – many of whom will have been working from home for...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/what-to-do-if-an-employee-refuses-to-return-to-the-office-after-working-from-home/
If you own a property but do not live there e.g. the property is let to a tenant, it may be at risk from property fraud or forgery. A property...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/is-your-house-at-risk-from-property-fraud/
From 6 April 2022, people in England and Wales can get a ‘no fault’ divorce thanks to the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 finally taking effect. While this should...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/no-fault-divorce-news/
World Encephalitis Day is the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis. Led by The Encephalitis Society, it aims to raise global awareness of...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/all-about-the-code-red-condition-encephalitis/
I act for a large number of clients who have suffered a delay in diagnosis of their breast cancer. I spend a considerable amount of time supporting my clients and...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/new-hope-for-breast-cancer-sufferers/
There is still much uncertainty about the true impact of coronavirus on all aspects of our lives. Inheritance tax is no different, with the fallout of the pandemic affecting the...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/how-has-covid-19-affected-inheritance-tax/
The Largest Maternity Failing in NHS History – The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Inquiry
How it all started Fought for by the parents of Baby Kate Stanton Davies and Baby Pippa Griffiths for many years, Donna Ockenden, a senior midwife and adviser, published the...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/the-shrewsbury-and-telford-hospital-nhs-trust-inquiry/
It’s been a while since we mentioned the dreaded c word, butthe Government has recently announced new guidance for living safely with Covid-19. The guidance provides information for those with...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/new-government-guidance-on-living-with-covid-19/
Can I have an amicable divorce? is a question that we get asked more and more these days as family lawyers. At Wolferstans, we have seen a noticeable shift in...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/divorce-without-blame-from-today/
Going through the divorce process can be challenging, and even after you have come to an agreement, there may still be legal matters left unresolved. When you are married to...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/what-should-i-do-after-divorce-a-legal-guide/
As we move into the new tax year, we are reminded that 2022/23 may be particularly tough on our finances. It is essential to look ahead and be prepared for...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/new-tax-year-key-changes-for-2022-you-need-to-know-about/
In March 2022, Wolferstans Solicitors re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant to re-pledge our support to Armed Forces personnel and their families. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services and...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/re-pledging-our-support-to-the-armed-forces/
It’sTesticular Cancer Awareness Month and the Medical Negligence team here atWolferstans are very proud to support Dash of Silver, a charity dedicated to helping men who have been diagnosed with...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/check-yourself-this-testicular-cancer-awareness-month/
What is harassment? Harassment is generally defined as “person A engaging in unwanted conduct which relates to a relevant protected characteristic, which either violates person B’s dignity or creates an...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/harassment-or-hurt-feelings/
Having started my training contract in January 2022, I have now completed my first seat in Wolferstans’ Residential Property team (‘Resi’) and now am joining the Commercial Property team. If...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/top-tips-for-future-trainee-solicitors/
When the clock finally chimed for no-fault divorce, courts saw a surge in applications from couples looking to avoid the blame game, but challenges still lie ahead for couples ending...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/no-fault-divorce-sees-surge-in-applications/
Rent Repayment Orders (RRO) are made by the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) when a landlord has rented a property without the necessary licences in place. The Tribunal may order the...
https://wolferstans.com/knowledge/rent-repayment-orders/
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