Retirement and Employment Law
In the UK there was previously a Default Retirement Age set at 65. An employer would be allowed to retire an employee once they reached 65 without explanation. However, this law is now being phased out. If your employer did not notify you that you were to be retired before 6 April 2011 then the [...]
Filed under Employment law, June 8th, 2011Domestic violence and legal remedies
Domestic violence is usually linked to physical abuse. However domestic abuse can also be sexual, emotional or psychological. Abuse can include many things, such as harassment, financial control or psychological games. It is rarely a one-off incident and in most cases there is a long running pattern of controlling behaviour. (More…)
Filed under Family law, May 25th, 2011Hope for grandparents: proposals for a legal right to see your grandchildren
The right to see your grandchildren is not currently protected under UK law. Many find it shocking that grandparents have no legal right to apply for contact with their grandchildren, particularly as research suggests grandparents continue to play a pivotal role in families, often providing childcare and financial support. Grandparents may seek legal advice or [...]
Filed under Family law, May 20th, 2011Pregnancy in the work place: your rights as a pregnant employee
Pregnancy is a hugely important time in a women’s life, however, some may fear that it will affect their position in the work place. UK employment law is designed to safeguard against this happening. A pregnant employee has four key rights (More…)
Filed under Employment law, May 11th, 2011Cohabitation and separation – rights over property
An increasing number of couples are choosing to live together without entering into a marriage or civil partnership. Many people believe that should such relationships end, they will be afforded protection by the law in terms of rights over property. However, such relationships are not recognised as having any legal standing, despite what many people [...]
Filed under Family law, May 10th, 2011