Female Tutor Wins Sex Discrimination Claim Over Hygiene Issue
An Employment Tribunal ruled last year that a female French tutor ...
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Bald men can sue for sexual harassment
Bald men have been given the right to sue for sexual harassment, followi ...
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CEO sacks 900 staff via Zoom
In December 2021, Vishal Garg, CEO of Better.com, a US-based mortgage fi...
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Successful Fundraising Through Collective Support
Two charities plus 21 quiz teams equal a fundraising total of over £6,000. ...
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Global law firm to Let Staff Exchange Bank Holidays
Between 7 April 2023 and 29 May 2023, most of the UK will be taking advantage ...
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Recommendation to classify Long Covid as a disability
Long Covid has emerged as a significant challenge for employers to manage in t...
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Claiming for Dental Injuries Under the CICA Scheme
Claiming for damage to or loss of teeth Under the CICA (Criminal Injuries Comp...
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Historic abuse – case study
Compensation for survivors of childhood abuse – getting recognition and compen...
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New Guidance on Vento Bands
Changes to Vento Bands: An increase for Injury to Feelings Compensation in Dis...
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The End Of Financial Ties After Divorce
Will my financial ties with my spouse automatically end on divorce? ...
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2023 Minimum Wage Rates Announced: What Employers Need to Know
The new minimum wage rates will come into effect from April 2023. ...
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Private Employee Chats: lessons to be learned
Ironically, the Sheffield nightclub 'Corporation' has come under fire after fo...
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Recovering lost earnings as part of your CICA claim
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (as updated in 2012) includes provis...
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Increased tribunal limits 2023
Annual Increased Tribunal Limit: What You Need to Know ...
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A legal firm where women make up three quarters of the team - IWD 2023
What’s the chance of working in a professional environment where over three qu...
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Is it time for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority to change its definition of a "crime of violence"
In the news this week is the former Metropolitan Police officer, Wayne Couzens...
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Reality Ahead Of Romance aka Everything You Need To Know About Prenups
As the minimum age when couples can marry is increased under the ...
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Upcoming Changes – Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Since launching a consultation in July 2019, the UK Government has been suppor...
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Managing The Bureaucracy Of A Bereavement
Navigating the legal and administrative maze after a loved one has passed away...
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Is It Possible To Co-Parent With A Narcissist
We have all, unfortunately, become accustomed to hearing about financial abuse...
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How to move on from victim to survivor
New year is the time to make resolutions; time for a fresh start; time to move...
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Understanding The Significance Of Private Law
A new year often provides the chance to reflect on what is important. ...
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Say, “I do,” to wills - why making them is even more important for unmarried couples
On 1 November 2022, the government confirmed that it will not change the law i...
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We've reached the final!
It's our pleasure to announce we are finalists in TWO categories at the Yorksh...
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How to have a good divorce (yes, really)
Good is not generally a word that comes before divorce. It is well documented ...
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New Directors Announced to mark the Winston Solicitors 20 year anniversary
Jonathan Winston, has welcomed the appointment of two new directors amid celeb...
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Protect your business with polished T&C’s
As the Covid threat appears to recede now is a good time to take stock of your...
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Reduce your inheritance tax liability by making a charitable donation in your will
Charitable giving and inheritance tax ( ...
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How to divorce a narcissist
“He/she is a narcissist,” is a phrase that is being said with increasing frequ...
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Fundraising success
Expectations were truly smashed following a successful fundraising event in ai...
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Is it Time for a Contract Spring Clean?
There are many changes to employment law that can easily be overlooked. ...
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Planning for the worst-case scenario
Making a will can be daunting but planning for the future by making a will is ...
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An end to the blame game with 'no-fault' divorce
It is finally here, 6th April 2022, the date that many family lawyers have bee...
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Why Kate Garraway's experience with Covid has an important message for us all
It's been well documented, by Kate Garraway herself, the problems that her fam...
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Redundancy: do employees have a right to appeal?
Redundancy is a difficult time for both employers and employees alike, and it'...
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The problem with Presenteeism
Presenteeism has become a growing concern in recent years, particularly since ...
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Festive fun supporting Cash For Kids
Everyone felt festive in the office as we had our annual Christmas jumper day....
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How to relocate with your children when you share parental responsibility
Since March 2020 a lot of us have began to scrutinise the way we live and thin...
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Crime at Christmas
For many people, Christmas is a time for year that we look forward to, the fes...
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COVID-19 Vaccination clauses in offer letters and contracts of employment
We are now seeing such clauses which require employees to confirm their vaccin...
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Double win for Winston Solicitors
We're delighted to have won two awards at the biggest UK property industry awa...
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Rising knife crime in Leeds
Leeds has seen a rapid increase in youth knife crime over the recent months, w...
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Massive drop of domestic abuse charges in England and Wales
Data has been released from police forces across England and Wales which shows...
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Understanding furlough, holidays and redundancy
According to the Office of National Statistic, 5.2% (1,76 million) of adults a...
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Control your future with a Power of Attorney
As the seasons change it’s a good time to consider preparing for your future. ...
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Leaving charitable gifts in your will
Charitable bequests are a very much appreciated source of revenue for charitie...
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Winston Solicitors are finalists at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2021
A huge well done to our AMAZING property team who are finalists ...
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Should the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme reject claims from victims with criminal convictions?
Should the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme reject claims from victims of...
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Directors Personal Liability for unpaid Bounce Back Loans
The clock is ticking on the date for repayment of ...
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How to pay your Bounce Back Loan
During the Coronavirus Pandemic, the government introduced the ...
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Councils to prioritise accommodation for people fleeing domestic abuse
Many people who struggle with Domestic abuse find it extremely difficult to br...
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Stopping the blame game - no fault divorce
Family solicitors have all been anticipating when the governments ...
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Government Report Apologises for Failing Rape Victims and Promises to Improve Falling Convictions Rates
The UK government has today (18th June 2021) published its ...
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Winston Solicitors shortlisted for national conveyancing award
Winston Solicitors have once again been recognised for delivering outstanding ...
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What happens if you're made redundant during a divorce?
Unfortunately, it is a sign of the times that redundancy or the potential of r...
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A matter of trust
In the wake of the news that a number of sub-postmasters have had their crimin...
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Last in first out - Can this still be used in redundancy selection?
When selecting employees for redundancy, employers must follow a certain proce...
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COVID 19 - Can an employer force staff to have a covid vaccine
On 2nd December 2020, the UK became the world’s first country to approve a vac...
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Covid and the workplace - current questions to ponder
If an employee who refuses to be vaccinated on grounds of his or her beliefs i...
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Why leave setting up an LPA until it is too late?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important legal document that gives yo...
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When should you consider updating your will?
Very simply, it is important to review your will when there are changes within...
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Taxi! - UBER loses its case in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has now finally decided that Uber drivers are workers and th...
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Expecting a baby? -why you need to consider updating your will
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have recently announced the happy news that the...
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“To blame or not to blame?” That is the question.
Many divorcing couples would like to get divorced without attributing blame on...
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Fees for Settlement Agreements
Most employers will contribute towards your legal costs of obtaining independe...
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When you die who gets that special something?
If you want your Jewellery to be left to someone in particular once you have p...
