With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme drawing to a close at the end of September, many employers are facing some difficult decisions, writes Natasha Moore of Woodfines Solicitors...
A recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held that an employer can have a neutral dress policy preventing workers from wearing any political, philosophical or religious signs...
The process of applying for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is currently predominantly paper-based, with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) receiving 19 million sheets of paper in the form of hard copy...
Labour MP Fabian Hamilton has once again drawn attention to the issue of ‘predatory marriage’ in the UK, following a failed Private Members Bill in 2018.
At Prime Minister’s Questions on 9 June 2021, he...
A report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has revealed that workers in so-called ‘insecure’ jobs – i.e. agency workers or those on zero-hours contracts – are twice as likely to have died from COVID-19...
As we gradually move to more unlocking of restrictions, we will be seeing an increase in vehicle movement, whether that be for the school run, commuting and in the ever-important logistics sector. The logistics...
Mike Hayward and Nathan Taylor-Allkins, Criminal and Regulatory compliance solicitors from Woodfines, provide an insight into common myths surrounding working in a life of crime. The popularity of...
For many years, we have lived an increasing proportion of our lives online. Never has this been truer than over the past year, with face-to-face socialising...
Here at Woodfines, we are always looking for quicker and more efficient ways to assist our clients in reaching the very best outcomes.
That’s why our Family Law team is now using the government’s online portal...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is stepping up its efforts to ensure Christmas is delivered safely as we enter the festive season. With online...
As lockdown once again prevents us from socialising with our friends and loved ones, many couples are deciding to bite the bullet and move in together...
When the furniture adverts on TV start promising delivery before Christmas, you know it’s time to focus on other aspects of a festive season in which the unwanted gifts could include...