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Ask for ANI

Ask for ANI

British pharmacies launched a codeword during January 2021 to tackle a feared spike in domestic violence during lockdown, telling victims to “Ask for ANI” at the counter to secretly summon help. The scheme is backed by the Government and Safeguarding Minister Victoria...
Child Arrangement Orders and Self-isolation

Child Arrangement Orders and Self-isolation

When parents do not agree on child arrangements after separation, many of them will turn to the courts to decide with whom their child or children will live and how frequently and for how long they will spend time with the other parent. Child Arrangement Orders are...
Coronavirus FAQs regarding wills and powers of attorney. January 2021

Coronavirus FAQs regarding wills and powers of attorney. January 2021

The continuing effects of coronavirus remain uncertain. Understandably, many people are concerned about its potential impact upon them and their loved ones. Jessica Wycliffe-Jones, wills specialist and private client solicitor here at Wollens has put together some...
Constructive dismissal and maternity leave

Constructive dismissal and maternity leave

A constructive dismissal involves the employee resigning in response to fundamental breach of contract on the part of the employer. Normally the employee will need to make it clear both that they are resigning and that the reason for their resignation is the...
National minimum wage

National minimum wage

The government has accepted the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission and announced the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates which will come into force from April 2021. Recognising the formidable task of recommending minimum wage rates in the...