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Apr 2014

Chadwick Lawrence revolutionise the way companies manage HR and Health & Safety.

Chadwick Lawrence have launched a revolutionary new online service aimed at companies requiring HR and Health and Safety support but which allows users to access this support and advice anytime, anywhere, via an interactive mobile App. Launched in February 2014, Employer Support Protect (ESP) provides HR & Health and Safety legal support for small and medium size businesses.…

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23
Apr 2014

Yorkshire’s legal People Complete Pedal for Pounds

This year, the Huddersfield Town Pedal for Pounds took riders from the Emirates Stadium in London all the way up to the John Smith’s stadium back here in Huddersfield. The riders covered over 200 miles in 4 days, raising valuable funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the Huddersfield Town Academy. News, long-standing partners of…

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07
Apr 2014

Chadwick Lawrence announce new firm Partner

  Yorkshire’s Legal People are pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Welton as Partner. Due to Tim’s continued commitment to the firm, highly commended profile in the Wakefield business community and numerous achievements in the News team, Tim has earned his place as Partner at the Yorkshire based firm. After studying Ancient History and…

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26
Mar 2014

Tougher laws on Domestic Violence

On 8th March 2014, International Women’s Day, Claire’s Law was rolled out across England and Wales. The scheme, named after Claire Wood who was murdered by a former partner 5 years ago, enables the Police to disclose details of abusive partners’ pasts in relation to domestic violence and other violent acts. It is hoped that…

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24
Mar 2014

New Statutory Rates Announced

New statutory rates take effect on 6 April 2014. The most important changes in employment law are: Statutory maternity pay – Up from £136.78 to £138.18; Statutory paternity pay – Up from £136.78 to £138.18; Statutory adoption pay – Up from £136.78 to £138.18; Statutory sick pay – Up from £86.70 to £87.55 Limit on…

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24
Mar 2014

Employment Law changes

April is usually the time of year when many employment law reforms and amendments come into force. However, this year, only two significant changes will take effect. Firstly, from 6 April 2014, the right for employees to submit written questions regarding potential discriminatory treatment to their employer will be abolished. These are more commonly known…

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