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The gender pay gap has been a hot topic for a while now and the government are in the process of drafting regulations that will require companies to report on how they pay staff to demonstrate complete transparency and that pay between men and women is appropriate. If you’re an employer, here are key areas...Read More

Accidents at work happen every day no matter how many precautions you take and can happen under any circumstance. Injuries can vary in severity; it could be a sprained ankle or a minor cut but equally it can sometimes be more severe and even result in death. Regardless of how bad your injury is, you...Read More

If a fatal accident happens at work and you lose a loved one, then the process of claiming compensation from the employer (if they are found to be liable) can be fairly complex. There are a number of things to take into consideration such as: Bereavement loss – this is a sum that is paid...Read More

If a fatal accident happens at work and you lose a loved one, then the process of claiming compensation from the employer (if they are found to be liable) can be fairly complex. There are a number of things to take into consideration such as: Bereavement loss – this is a sum that is paid...Read More

Figures released from the Ministry of Justice show that there were 178 wills and probate disputes heard in the High Court in 2014 compared to 97 in 2013. This is seen as being just the tip of the iceberg because only a small portion of these disputes ever get as far as the High Court,...Read More

Smartphones may be a huge part of our lives but the statistics show that it certainly isn’t smart to use them when we’re driving. Fatal crashes that have involved the use of a smartphone/mobile phone have risen by a staggering 29% according to recently released figures by the Department of Transport. In 2012 there was...Read More

The physical affects of an accident are plain for everybody to see – bruises, cuts, broken bones etc are easy to display and prove when it comes to personal injury claims. However, in several cases there is often the unseen affects of personal injuries that lead to psychiatric and psychological issues with the victim of...Read More

When it comes to writing a will, many people are tempted to cut corners and save money by making up their own will. In this internet age, it’s very easy to download a DIY will template, then print and fill it out yourself. Will kits are even available to buy from stationery shops, ranging from...Read More

RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) is not a recognised medical condition in itself. RSI is a ‘catch all’ term that is given to a variety of musculo-skeletal problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome). Typically, RSI is caused when a person has to perform repetitive tasks, overuse equipment, deal with vibration...Read More