Emma, was invited to join the board of Devon County FA earlier this year as their Legal Director. Devon County FA is the not-for-profit body responsible for the development and governance of grassroots football in Devon. They work with the FA to deliver the national...
Probate is a term which is loosely used to cover the administration of an estate, and it has a reputation for being a lengthy process. The administration includes a number of key stages, including obtaining the grant of probate, paying out to beneficiaries, and...
Does shared childcare mean 50/50? In simple terms – no it does not. It is a common misconception that shared care means a 50/50 split of the time spent with the child/children when parents separate. It is actually quite rare for a child to spend exactly 50% of their...
Most employers will have experienced an employee who suffers badly with a bout of Covid, and which then develops into post-Covid-19 syndrome, or ‘long Covid’. An employment tribunal has looked at a case where an employee tried to bring a discrimination claim linked to...
Acas has published new guidance for employers on using the right to suspend as part of a disciplinary process. Suspension is often touted as a neutral act – to maintain the status quo during an investigation and protect evidence, witnesses, and the business. However,...
