As the school holidays approach, working parents cross their fingers that their childcare plans hold. In this article I look at what employers need to consider when it comes to flexibility for working parents.
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JunAre You Having Debt Problems?
If you think debt problems cannot be solved then you need to think again. However, if you delay handling your debts the problem can become increasingly bigger. So, what do you think are the main mistakes people make and what are the consequences of unpaid debts.
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JunSamira Cakali Named as a UK Top Rated Solicitor
Samira Cakali is pleased to announce that she has recently been named as a UK Top Rated Solicitor. She has received this commendation thanks to the outstanding reviews written by her clients on VouchedFor.co.uk, the review website for professionals.
Aside from being a ringing endorsement that she is among the most respected in the legal profession, Samira was featured in a guide to the UK’s Top Rated Professionals which was distributed in The Sunday Telegraph newspaper.
Samira has expressed her joy at being labelled as the most renowned in her field: “Being selected as a Top Rated solicitor means a lot to me, because I’ve been selected as a result of the support from my clients. This demonstrates that I am achieving what I set out to achieve when I set the firm up– to provide excellent client care.”
Almost everyone will seek the services and advice of a solicitor at some point in their lives, but it can be difficult to know who to trust. Client reviews are a powerful resource when it comes to identifying the right person in the legal profession therefore Samira is delighted that her reviews are now easy to find on VouchedFor.co.uk.
You can access all of her great client reviews on her VouchedFor profile: https://www.vouchedfor.co.uk/solicitor/leeds/10551-samira-cakali#
What are the statutory rates and compensation limits for 2019?
National Minimum Wage (NMW)
1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020
| Former Rate (£) | Current Rate (£) | |
|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage – Workers aged 25 and over | 7.83 | 8.21 |
| Workers aged 21 -24 | 7.38 | 7.70 |
| Workers aged between 18 – 20 | 5.90 | 6.15 |
| Workers aged under 18 but above compulsory school age who are not apprentices | 4.20 | 4.35 |
| Apprentices under 19 years old or over 19 and in their first year of their apprentices | 3.50 | 3.90 |
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MayWhat Employers Need To Know About Home Working
From new contracts to employees and being distracted by the household chores, Emma Roberts takes a look at what employers need to know when employees want to work from home.
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MayTop Tips For Handling Boundary Disputes
Disagreements over property boundaries between your property and that of a neighbour can often occur. Emma Roberts explains her top tips to help protect your position in the event of a dispute.
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MayAn Employment Lawyers View of Mental Health First Aiders
As its Mental Health Awareness week, Samira Cakali tells us what it’s like to be a mental health first aider. She discusses how the scheme can not only boost wellbeing but potentially save lives.
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MayWhat To Do When Home Improvements Go Wrong
There is always a possibility that home improvements will go wrong, leaving you worse off than when you started. Samira Cakali explains what recourse you have under the law to get things fixed.
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MayHow To Deal With Sexual Harassment Complaints At Work
What do employers need to know about handling complaints regarding sexual harassment? Emma Roberts outlines the appropriate steps to take in response to a complaint about sexual harassment in the workplace.
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AprThree Mistakes Employers Make Handling Grievances
Grievances take a wide variety of forms. Handle it well and you can often avoid issues from escalating, and even increase the faith employees have in their employer. Handle it badly and anything from disillusionment to full blown litigation can follow. So, what are the top three mistakes that employers make when handling grievances?
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