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What Actually Happens Between My Offer Being Accepted and Getting the Keys?

You’ve had your offer on a new property accepted. Congratulations. Now everyone tells you it’ll take around twelve weeks to complete and to be patient. But nobody really explains what’s happening during those twelve weeks, why it sometimes takes longer, or what you can do to help things move along. Firstly, it’s worth noting that … Read more

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Significant changes to unfair dismissal rules – what employers need to know

Major reforms to the UK unfair dismissal regime are set to take effect from 1 January 2027, materially increasing exposure to risk for employers and require careful planning in the months ahead. Introduction of a six-month qualifying period Currently, employees must have two years’ continuous service to bring an ordinary unfair dismissal claim. From 1 … Read more

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What You Need to Know About the Employment Rights Bill

The UK Government is planning on implementing major reforms to employment law, known as “The Employment Rights Bill”. For businesses and employees across North Wales – whether in Rhyl, Mold, Denbigh or beyond – these changes are set to reshape how we handle everything from sick pay to trade unions. With the Bill now moving … Read more

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Landmark Court of Appeal ruling wins prestigious legal award

The team responsible for securing a landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal has won the ‘Outstanding Case of the Year Award’ at the Personal Injury Awards 2024. Gamlins Law and Exchange Chambers secured the award at last night’s awards ceremony in Manchester. Gamlins Law, led by personal injury and clinical negligence lawyers, had previously … Read more

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Gamlins Law welcomes Hadley v Przybylo “landmark ruling”

Gamlins Law has welcomed today’s “landmark ruling” by the Court of Appeal in the Hadley v Przybylo case. The outcome marks a significant win for claimants, particularly those involved in catastrophic injury claims, as it addresses the recoverability of costs associated with rehabilitation. Simon Roberts and Elen Roberts of Gamlins Law, instructed Exchange Chambers, represented … Read more

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Can I make an online Power Of Attorney?

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are important legal instruments because they take effect when someone loses the ability to make key decisions about their health and welfare or their finances. We have explained how LPAs work in detail before, and what happens if someone loses capacity without an LPA in place. At Gamlins Solicitors LLP, … Read more

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Overzealous monitoring may overstep data protection boundaries

Employers who harness software to help manage productivity and other employee activity may find themselves inadvertently over-stepping data protection regulations.  The rise of electronic monitoring of employees has risen in tandem with the rise in home working triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.  While the numbers working from home has dropped from its peak of 49% … Read more

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Menopause Symptoms considered to satisfy the definition of ‘Disability’ under the Equality Act 2010?

An interesting update this week in Employment Law. On 2nd October 2023, the Leicester Employment Tribunal in Leicester heard a claim relating to how employers treat employees who are experiencing menopause symptoms. The Claimant brought the claim for unfavourable treatment after she was given a formal warning following extended periods of sick leave due to … Read more

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Cryptocurrency and digital assets in estate administration

Technology has moved very quickly over the past few decades and continues to gather pace, changing the ways in which we live our lives in many different areas. Whether it’s sharing our lives, information and images on social media or using blockchain currencies, the digital landscape is an important part of many people’s day-to-day life. … Read more

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