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24 Jan 2024

Redundancy

Sometimes a business is not doing well or has to reorganise to meet the needs of its customers or clients. Other times, due to mergers and acquisitions, it is necessary to change the profile of the workforce to meet new commercial challenges. In each of these cases, the role you were employed to do could […]
 

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24 Jan 2024

Grievance procedure at work

All employees have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace. Sometimes you may feel this is not happening and want to bring the matter to your employer’s attention. Very often you can raise a grievance informally through a conversation with your manager. If this does not resolve the issue, or if the matter […]
 

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06 Dec 2021

Divorce and dissolution

In April 2022, the law on divorce and dissolution of civil partnership has changed to introduce a ‘no-fault’ divorce system. This guidance applies if you wish to divorce or dissolve a civil partnership or have applied to divorce/dissolve a civil partnership on or after 6th April 2022. Please note that any reference to ‘divorce’ in […]
 

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20 Nov 2021

Funding to adapt your home for accessibility

If you need to make your home more accessible, or you need specialist equipment to help you manage day-to-day tasks more safely and easily, you might be entitled to financial help. What’s in this guide Getting a care needs assessment  Major or minor adaptations  Minor adaptations and equipment – what help is available  Funding major […]
 

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20 Nov 2021

Disability benefits and entitlements for children

If your child has a disability or long-term health condition, you might be entitled to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for them as well as other financial support. It’s important to know what disability benefits and entitlements your child might qualify for and how to claim them. What’s in this guide Disability Living Allowance  Personal Independence […]
 

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19 Nov 2021

Where can I get help and advice about benefits?

Working out what benefits or tax credits you’re entitled to can be tricky, especially with recent welfare changes. Find out where to get free expert advice online, face-to-face or by calling an advice helpline. What’s in this guide Citizens Advice  How to get access to a food bank  Law Centres  Macmillan benefits advisers for people […]
 

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