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Lodgers and the Law in England: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners

Amelia Ford
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Taking in a lodger can be a practical way to generate additional income, but it also brings important legal responsibilities. Many homeowners are unaware that the legal status of a lodger is very different from that of a tenant, and mistakes can lead to...

I Wonder How to Manage Employees on Sick Leave

Terri Dovey
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Managing sickness absence is one of those areas that sounds straightforward in theory but can become surprisingly complex in practice. Most employers want to be supportive – and rightly so. But balancing compassion with operational needs, legal risk,...

I Wonder How to Respond to a Maternity Leave Request

Angelika Drzewiecka
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Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s biggest and most exciting changes, and for employees, maternity leave provides the time and space they need to focus on their growing family. For employers, how they respond to a maternity leave request can make a...

I wonder how to support staff through neonatal leave

Emily Tilston
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As of April 2025, working parents gained the right to take neonatal care leave if their child received neonatal care for an uninterrupted period of 7 days within 28 days of birth. For employers, understanding neonatal care leave is essential to ensuring...

Trusts: A Complete Guide to Estate Planning, Asset Protection, and Inheritance Tax

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What is a Trust? A trust is a legal arrangement where one or more people, called trustees, legally own assets on behalf of others, known as beneficiaries. In other words, the trustees are responsible for managing the assets, but the benefits of those assets...

I Wonder How Far Employers Can Limit Employees from Giving Personal References

Terri Dovey
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References continue to play a role in recruitment decisions, even as many employers move towards more standardised and risk‑averse hiring practices. There is no general legal obligation in the UK to provide a reference unless required by contract or...