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07
Apr 2015

Yorkshire’s Legal People – Keeping an eye on employee’s health

Most business owners know what it’s like to successfully navigate their way through the array of legislation that exists in the workplace. From employment law, to health and safety rules, there’s a lot to keep on top of. But did you know that companies working in particular industries must also play their part in looking…

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07
Apr 2015

Appointment of Dementia Champion boosts Chadwick Lawrence’s Expertise

Chadwick Lawrence are pleased to announce the recent appointment of private client Solicitor and elderly client specialist Nosheen Bukhari. The appointment of Nosheen signals the continued growth of the firm and is a testament to the increasing portfolio of clients working with the firm’s Wills & Probate Department. Nosheen, who specialises in working with elderly clients,…

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27
Mar 2015

Minimum Wage recommendations 2015

The Low Pay Commission regularly advises the Government on recommendations for changes to the National Minimum Wage which take effect in October each year. On 23 February 2015, the Commission suggested that the largest increase since 2007 should apply and that the improved economic and labour market conditions should mean that such an increase can…

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27
Mar 2015

Dismissal and reasonableness of investigations

An Employment Tribunal’s examination of the fairness of a dismissal focuses largely on the extent to which the employer can show that it followed a fair procedure and acted reasonably in all the circumstances. Case law over time has developed a  test which requires the employer to show that they had an honest belief in…

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24
Mar 2015

New Addition to our Family

Chadwick Lawrence are delighted to welcome a new addition to our Family team, Harjit Rait. Harjit joins our Leeds team from a niche News practice, Jarvis News in Harrogate. Harjit brings with her a wealth of experience in dealing with a wide range of News matters, specialising in financial matters following separation or divorce and…

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16
Mar 2015

Partner at Chadwick Lawrence shortlisted for Barclays Women of the Year 2015 Award

Partner and department head, Asma Iqbal, was shortlisted in the Medium Business category at the ‘Celebrating Yorkshire Women in Business Awards held on Thursday 5th March at Bowcliffe Hall, Wetherby, alongside Rachel Beverley-Stevenson from One Medical, Joanne Robinson of Mansfield Pollard & Co ltd, Amanda Shea of Harrison Spinks and Gail Weathers from Resource. The purpose…

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