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Key changes to employment law in 2022
National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage will increase on 6 April 2022. The new pay rates will be as follows: National living wage (age 23 or over): £9.50 per hour Age 21 to 22: £9.18 per hour Age 18 to 20: £6.83 per hour Age 16 to 17: £4.81 per hour Apprentice...
How divorce laws are changing in 2022
A long-awaited 'no fault' divorce law comes into effect on 6 April 2022, meaning married couples wanting a divorce will no longer have to blame anyone for the relationship breakdown. Under current legislation married couples and couples in civil partnerships can only...
Too young to make a Will?
In your twenties or even thirties, making a Will isn’t always a top priority. Many claim they’re too young, they don’t own enough, they don’t have any children yet or they can’t afford it! Furthermore, with the life expectancy of the average person in the UK at an...
The pitfalls of DIY Divorce
The term ‘DIY Divorce’ refers to a divorce or dissolution that takes place with little or no legal assistance, often online. This means that the various stages of your divorce are handled by you personally, rather than by a solicitor. Without specialist legal advice...
How to achieve a good divorce when children are involved?
Coming to the decision that your marriage/civil partnership has come to an end is not an easy time. However, when there are children involved, it can make the process even more difficult – particularly if a parent is so overwhelmed with the emotions of the process...
BYOD (Bring your Own Device)
With businesses adapting to the ubiquitous nature of technology and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, a potential solution for many is allowing employees to use their own personal mobile devices in the to carry out their work. As well as providing a seamless...
Monitoring Employees
An employer may wish to monitor their employees to, amongst other things, ensure they are undertaking the work they are contracted and paid to do. Due to the somewhat forced prevalence of remote working as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some employers may feel...
No jab, no job? – mandatory vaccinations
The decision by the UK government to require those working in the care sector in England to be vaccinated against Covid-19 this month has reignited the debate on the legality of ‘no jab, no job’ policies in other sectors. At the moment, Wales has no plan to make...
Sick pay, isolation & eligibility
Managing sickness absence effectively in your workplace can have a positive impact on your business – resulting in increased efficiency, improved performance, motivated employees, reduced management workload, and reduced costs. It has been increasingly more difficult...
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