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Zero Hours Contracts
Industry News by Paul Dodds LawSection 153 of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 came into force on 26 May 2015. This section inserts subsections 27A and 27B into the Employment Rights Act 1996. These changes are the result of two consultations by the government in December 2013 and March 2015.
PM promises new laws on extremism and strikes
Industry News by Paul Dodds LawThe Prime Minister will today hold the first meeting of the new National Security Council and say that he is to introduce a series of measures designed to confront “poisonous Islamist extremist ideology”.
Scotland tops league for gay rights
Industry News by Paul Dodds LawA new report indicates that Scotland is the best country in Europe for LGBTI legal equality. The 2015 Rainbow Europe Index was compiled by ILGA-Europe, and measures progress in European countries on LGBTI equality against 48 criteria.
Human Rights Act reforms likely to be “simplistic and rushed”
Industry News by Paul Dodds LawAlan Travis of the Guardian has argued that the Conservative Party’s push to scrap the Human Rights Act within 100 days will likely mean reforms are not “comprehensive and credible” and rather “simplistic and rushed”.
What is Ancillary Relief? Advice for those Divorcing.
Help & Advice by Paul Dodds SolicitorsIf you’re ending your marriage or civil partnership, you may need to make formal arrangements to settle financial and property matters. Speak to our Family Law team about this. You [...]
Pre-Nuptial/Pre-Marital Agreements
Help & Advice by Paul Dodds SolicitorsA Pre-Nuptial Agreement “Pre-nup” is a binding agreement which is entered into before marriage and can be legally enforced if the parties later divorce. Until recently “Pre-nups” were given greater [...]
Financial Provision on Separation and Divorce
Help & Advice by Paul Dodds SolicitorsThe best way to resolve a Family Law dispute is by discussion, compromise and agreement. The Court rules are intended to help the parties to achieve fairness in the division [...]