Autumn 2023 Budget
The Autumn Budget was delivered today (Wednesday, 22nd November 2023) by Chanc...
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Navigating Changes in Sexual Harassment Laws: A Closer Look at the Worker Protection Act 2024
In a constantly evolving legal landscape, the impending implementation of the ...
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Leeds Law Firm Receives Recognition with Top Rankings
In the past few weeks, Winston Solicitors, has secured dual accolades, gaining...
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5 Crucial Points to Add to Your Divorce Action Plan
We know that taking those first steps towards leaving your spouse can be daunt...
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Mortgage Roulette: Is It the Right Time to Fix Your Mortgage?
Deciding when or if to fix your mortgage rate feels like a gamble right now. ...
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In It for the Kids: The Real Impact of Staying in an Unhappy Marriage
Staying in an unhappy marriage solely for the sake of the children is a comple...
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I’ve Been Made Redundant Due to AI, Can I Claim Compensation?
At Winston Solicitors, we understand the challenges employees face when they b...
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11 Reasons Why Yorkshire is the Place to Be - Celebrating Yorkshire Day at Winston Solicitors
Yorkshire Day is high on the list of important dates to celebrate here at Wins...
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Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Wishes Highlight Pitfalls of Home-made Wills
Choosing what happens to your assets after death can appear very straightforwa...
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Harassment and sexual abuse suffered by young McDonald's workers
McDonald’s fast food chain are well known for employing workers as young as 16...
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Reports of presenter suspended over allegations of indecent images raises several legal issues
Reports of a celebrity presenter being suspended over allegations that they pa...
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Care worker convicted of abuse of elderly at Ashgate Nursing Home
A care worker from Chesterfield has been ...
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Ex-Private School teacher Russell Tillson convicted of sexual offences against boys
Seventy three year old Russell Tillson has been convicted of sexual offences c...
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Employment Law: The Reference Checklist for Employers
As an employer, you may receive requests for references from former or current...
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Army man Chris Cameron rescued from Rockall during attempted world record
Chris Cameron, an army veteran who had been attempting a world record by spend...
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Shipley teacher Damian Cheshire convicted of further sexual assaults
A headteacher from Shipley, Damien Cheshire, has been convicted of further sex...
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Prosecutors in rape cases to meet with witnesses before trial to address any fears and concerns
I have read in the Law Society Gazette this week that rape complainants are to...
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Can I make a CICA claim if the crime happened more than 2 years ago?
The CICA is the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority; the organisation whi...
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Is it too hot to work? What are your rights as an employee?
With the UK experiencing scorching temperatures on some days last year and wit...
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Responding to a data subject access request from your employee/former employee
Responding to a data subject access request from your employee/former employee...
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Scouts pay out millions for sexual abuse
Abuse in the Scouts has been so prolific that in the last ten years, the Scout...
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15 June
This week is time to highlight awareness of safeguarding and abuse of our olde...
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Andrew Tate faces a further civil action for sexual assault
A fourth woman has now indicated that she intends to bring a claim for civil d...
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D-day Anniversary and survivor guilt
Today, the 6th June 2023, is the 79th anniversary of D-day. ...
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Church of England Interim Redress Scheme is re-traumatising survivors
Following on from my ...
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Mental Healthcare Assistant convicted of grooming girls
After reading all the press reports recently about the sheer scale of abuse oc...
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NHS England Hospitals under-reporting sexual misconduct by 100,000 cases a year
An investigation by the British Medical Journal and the Guardian found that ar...
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Rolf Harris - convicted sex offender
It was announced yesterday that Rolf Harris, the convicted sex offender, and t...
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Rape Victims should get free, independent legal advice, according to Law Commission proposals.
The Law Commission has today (23 May 2023) published proposals for reform of s...
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Government announces Child Sexual Abuse Compensation Scheme for England
The Government has today announced that a child abuse compensation redress sch...
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Navigate Co-Parenting Bliss: Essential Holiday Guide for Divorced and Separated Parents
Summer holiday booked – “phew!”Travel Insurance – check!Suitcases in the gara...
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Knowing when to settle or defend an employment tribunal claim
Employment tribunal claims can be a costly and time-consuming headache for bus...
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'Old fossil' at FTSE 250 firm sacked and replaced with a younger employee
A senior executive at a FTSE 250 firm, Glenn Cowie, has won his employment tri...
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The case for guaranteed support for abuse survivors through the Victims Bill
I was very interested to read this morning about calls for ensuring that abuse...
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How to manage staff during a rail strike
Employers across the country will again face travel disruptions due to the upc...
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Can voluntary redundancy also amount to unfair dismissal?
Voluntary redundancy can be a tricky situation for both employees and employer...
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Employers need to improve menopause support
Menopause is a natural biological stage in a woman’s life when menstruation st...
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Middlesborough teacher banned for having sexual relationship with ex-pupil
The Teaching Regulation Agency decision ...
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Review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme expected soon
The Armed Forces Compensati ...
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Can an employer cancel an employee's pre-booked leave?
Can an employer cancel an employee's pre-booked leave without any consequences...
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View the wider picture when buying a home together
Buying a home is exciting but you must remember to consider legal ways to prot...
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What constitutes a sexual assault?
We all have an idea of what counts as a sexual assault, but som ...
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Avoid the pitfalls at workplace parties
Workplace parties are a fantastic way for employers to reward their teams and ...
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Female Tutor Wins Sex Discrimination Claim Over Hygiene Issue
An Employment Tribunal ruled last year that a female French tutor was subjec...
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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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Police officer who used volunteer cadet group as a “grooming playground” convicted of sexual offences
A former police officer who ran a volunteer police cadet group has been convic...
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CEO sacks 900 staff via Zoom
In December 2021, Vishal Garg, CEO of Better.com, a US-based mortgage firm, f...
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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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21 convicted of child sexual abuse in West Midlands
This week saw the conclusion of a massive six-year police investigation by Wes...
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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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Government announces new plans to tackle Child Abuse
The Government has announced plans to further tackle child abuse and CSE. ...
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Three more men charged with child sexual offences in Rotheram
Three brothers from Sheffield have now been charged with child sexual offences...
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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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Principals of St Annes Grammar School banned for delay in reporting abuse allegations
Sheila and Stephen Welsby, a married couple and joint Principals of a Grammar ...
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Further allegations of abuse at Poole Gymnastics Club
Dorset Police are investigating further allegations against Brain and Monica P...
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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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No Gymnastic coaches banned nine months on from Whyte Review
Since British Gymnastics made the ...
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British Transport Police Officer dismissed for abusing his position
The British Transport Police have successfully judicially reviewed a decision ...
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Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day "think, stop and speak out against abuse"
Today marks Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day. ...
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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...
