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September 2, 2015 | by Beatrice Lowry

The report of the Charity Commission following its investigation into the operation of registered charity, The Air Ambulance Service, provides a salutary warning for all charity Trustees serving on Boards up and down the country. As part of its investigation,...

August 18, 2015 | by Beatrice Lowry

We have been joined by FD Centre Director James Nicholson-Smith this month who has recorded a webinar on the topic of  ‘Banking Relationships’.  The webinar reveals some surprising insights about the importance of building a strong relationship with the bank...

August 11, 2015 | by Jess Raebitt

Question My foreman and his wife are expecting a baby due next month. Exactly how much paternity leave may he ask for? Answer The statutory right to take Ordinary Paternity Leave (‘OPL’) was introduced in 2003. Your foreman may ask...

August 11, 2015 | by Jess Raebitt

Question   I have a post available and am about to hold interviews. I am worried that an unsuccessful candidate might claim compensation for discrimination. What questions might I safely ask and what subjects should I avoid? Answer We all know...

August 11, 2015 | by Jess Raebitt

Our Employment Rights series addresses important questions about employment matters. Our employment solicitors explain common misconceptions and break down legal jargon. Question:   I have been told that I have no employment rights until I have at least 12 months’ continuous...

August 11, 2015 | by Jess Raebitt

Question: My employees do not have contracts of employment. Is this a problem? Answer: Every employee has a contract of employment.  If there is nothing in writing, however, that contract is just a verbal one. Omitting to have written contracts...

December 1, 2014 | by Mel

Nottingham’s Arran Linton-Smith is aiming to break a world record this year, for having the most company logos on a single piece of sports clothing. Arran cycled through heavy wind and rain to compete at the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 event...