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The Office For National Statistics reports that an estimated 185.6 million working days were lost because of sickness or injury during 2022 in the UK. This equals 5.7 days per worker. Whilst the impact of absenteeism for employer and employee alike is well documented, the burden of lost productivity, missed deadlines, reduced salary and work [...]

For some time now, employees have had an ability to request from their employer changes to their working arrangements allowing them greater flexibility regarding how, when and from where they work. These rights are due to change in Spring 2024 after the Government’s bill The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 (‘the Act’) received Royal Assent. The [...]

We often receive calls to the helpline about bullying and harassment in the workplace. The terms bullying and harassment are often spoken about, but what do they mean? There is no legal definition of bullying, but it is referred to in ACAS guidance as ‘unwanted behaviour from a person that is offensive, intimidating, malicious or [...]

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of dogs joining their owners in the workplace. We now have five dogs which regularly come to work with their owners, and all have agreed to pose for this photograph and have contributed to this article. The presence of dogs in the workplace [...]

Smart Devices May Make Moving On Harder Than You Think. Smart devices are becoming a valuable part of the lives of many. They can be a useful and convenient tool to have. However, privacy concerns are often cited as a big drawback of such devices. It seems in some cases these concerns are valid and [...]

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 came in to force during the last week.  The primary change introduced by the legislation increases the minimum age required to enter into marriage or a civil partnership. Children, even with parental consent, can no longer marry or enter in to a civil partnership in [...]

If your partner, family member, carer or anybody else is controlling your financial affairs, then this is financial abuse. Always remember you are not alone. There are places to go for help and support and things you can do. Spotting the signs of financial abuse Sometimes it can take a long time to realise you [...]

There are a multitude of things to consider when selling a property and one that often prompts calls to the advice line is ‘what do I need to disclose?’. Whether it may be the beginning of a water leak or your neighbour having late night parties every weekend, the question of whether to disclose information [...]

Free wills months take place each year in March and October. Free Wills Month allows those over 55 to get a will set up by a solicitor for free. Where one party to a relationship is over 55, the couple can get mirror wills for free. The service is supported by charities which hope you [...]

For many one of the first things that people wanted to do when covid related travel restrictions were lifted, was to book a holiday. With great excitement and anticipation, the suitcases were dusted off and holiday outfits were purchased. In April international traffic rose 480% versus April 2021. However, far from being a pleasant transition [...]