Navigating Mental Health: A Guide to Absence and Return in the Workplace
The charity Mind suggests that 1 in 6 workers are dealing with a mental health problem, such as anxiety, depression or stress. These problems can cause absence from work and may amount to disabilities. According to the CIPD’s Health and Wellbeing at Work report, one of the most prevalent conditions responsible for long-term absence (four or more weeks of continuous absence) is mental ill health.
The Legal Maze: A Guide to UK Employer Obligations for Mental Health
We have seen a growing number of claims for psychiatric injury from employees who feel overworked and under supported, and those claiming that they have been bullied or harassed at work. This article briefly explores the legal framework applicable to UK employers and suggests some strategies to mitigate the risks.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Disability Discrimination & Mental Health
The term ‘Mental health’ covers a multitude of things and means different things to different people; from a diagnosed long-term mental health condition to just having a bad day. However, are mental health conditions disabilities under the Equality Act 2010, and what can employers do to avoid potential disability discrimination claims if they are?
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 which aims to raise awareness and drive positive change for everyone’s mental health.
Should I be seeking equality of income or equality of capital upon my Divorce?
Pensions are often one of the most valuable assets a couple has and therefore, taking the necessary advice from specialists is vital to ensure a fair division of assets upon the breakdown of a marriage.
Unfair Prejudice Petitions
In this article, Peter Knibbs and Paige Skudder from the BPE Solicitors Commercial Litigation team take you through Unfair Prejudice Petitions, the 'test' that are needed to assess them and potential remedies.
Meet Sarah Ely
Meet Sarah Ely, a valued member of our Residential Property team.
Time to Remortgage? Our dedicated team is here to help!
Most homeowners and investment buyers with mortgages are tied into a fixed rate period with their lenders. This is a period of time, usually somewhere between 2 and 5 years where a lender guarantees that the interest level applicable to you mortgage will not change. But what happens when that period comes to an end?
Making a Will? Things to consider before meeting with your lawyer.
In this article, Ruby Jaremko discusses the ‘ABCs’ of Will making so you can get the most out of your initial meeting.
Data Protection Day 2024
Data Protection Day (also known as Data Privacy Day) occurs on the 28th January, each year. It marks the date in 1981 on which the first legally binding international treaty on data protection – Convention 108 - was opened for signature. Whilst most people outside (and quite a few inside!) of the data protection world will not have heard of Convention 108, Data Protection Day provides an opportunity for individuals and businesses alike to reflect on the security of the data they create, use or share.
What does 2024 Hold for Commercial Real Estate?
Against the economic backdrop for 2024, there are some key legislative changes expected in the commercial real estate arena. Here are some of those which we expect will have the most far-reaching impact.
What did 2023 hold for commercial real estate?
In January 2023, we published our article “What does 2023 hold for commercial real estate?”, which summarised some of the key predictions and legislative changes that were expected this year. After a very interesting 12 months we reflect on some of those predictions and changes and provide an update on where we are now.