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The Significance of a Dementia Diagnosis: A Closer Look
The Alzheimer’s Society undertook research which showed that 3 in 5 of the people they had spoken to, wished they had gotten a dementia diagnosis sooner, rather than waiting 2 or more years.
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PIN or POA?
There are approximately 16.4 million carers in the UK. Part of this caring role almost always includes helping with practical matters such as paying for shopping, withdrawing money, and paying bills but should you be giving your financial details to them?
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Gone but not fur-gotten: Protections for your pets
Have you thought about putting protections in place for your pets in the event of your death?
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Is a Settlement Agreement the Same as Redundancy?
A settlement agreement is an alternative to redundancy, but it’s not the same thing as redundancy.
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What Should I Ask for in a Settlement Agreement?
Settlement agreements help employers and employees settle disputes or bring periods of employment to an end, on terms that both parties can agree to. There should be plenty of room for discussion and negotiation to finalise a settlement agreement, and while the employer will make the settlement offer, the employee can make requests to ensure the deal includes certain things.
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Should I Accept the First Settlement Agreement Offer?
If your employer proposes a settlement agreement, you don’t have to take the first offer on the table. Reaching a settlement agreement is a process of negotiation, and to get a better deal you need to prepare to make a counter offer.
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Selling Charitable Land
There have been regulations and restrictions about selling charity land for many decades now and the regulations have been revisited a number of times; the latest revisions are due to land this month (June 2023) and aim to provide a bit more flexibility whilst retaining the required protections.
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Does a Settlement Agreement Need to be Witnessed?
A settlement agreement does not have to be witnessed. As soon as it is signed by both parties, it becomes legally binding. However, some settlement agreements ask for a witness as added verification, and some employers prefer this.
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New laws in place to protect parents and carers within their employment.
On May 25 2023 three new Acts in respect of ‘family-friendly’ working rights received Royal Assent, meaning they will become law in England and Wales. Once in force (the commencement date is still awaited), these new laws will increase protection afforded to parents and carers during their employment.
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How do you invalidate a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement can only be legally valid in preventing an employee from bringing a claim if it complies with several specific requirements. Find out more in this article.
