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24
Jan 2019

Grumbles or grievances – why you need to take employee complaints seriously

Receiving a grievance from an employee is rarely welcome – dealing with it can soak up resources, cause disquiet among other employees and in some cases escalate into a dispute which ends up before an employment tribunal. The key to dealing with grievances is to adopt a fair process and to be aware of some…

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16
Jan 2019

Huddersfield businesses encouraged to back Business Improvement District (BID)

A steering group formed with the aim of developing a Business Improvement District (BID) in Huddersfield town centre is looking ahead to a potential vote on the proposal within the next six months. Daniel Krigers – a Partner and Head of Employment with Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors – has been heavily involved in the group’s activity…

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16
Jan 2019

Divorce: What you need to know

Whilst divorce is never an easy option, it can often seem a lot less daunting once you have the correct information. One of the most common matrimonial myths is that anyone can get divorced.  In reality, you must have been married to your spouse for at least a year before you can instigate divorce proceedings.…

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10
Jan 2019

Section: Employer Services

EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR ON INFORMAL RESOLUTION

As part of the launch of re-branded HR service, Box HR – a flexible, external HR solution – the employment team at Chadwick Lawrence delivered a seminar on Informal Resolution to a packed Wakefield office on the 5th December. Managing Partner Neil Wilson led delegates through the benefits of adopting an alternative approach to formal…

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20
Dec 2018

Chadwick Lawrence – 12 Days of Christmas 2018

 

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20
Dec 2018

How far can legal privilege extend?

The concept of ‘privilege’ naturally allows legal advisors to curb the general rule of disclosure of confidential documents in respect or any advice sought and received and during the course of court proceedings for correspondence between them and their client. This principle is based on public policy, which ensures the foundation of client confidentiality to…

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