Justified Dismissal - It can be done!
Employers are often exasperated and complain to us that it is impossible to dismiss someone while following all the rules – it’s not!!
Trial Periods - what you need to know
Trial periods can be a very useful tool for employers to see if their new hire is the right fit for the business, however, the rules around when and how to use trial periods can be tricky, and if you don’t get it right then you can end up in hot water.
Blended Families - Common Legal Issues
When family relationships are complex, it is really important to have clear, and effective ownership of property.
Dog Walkers Beware!
The recent decision of the Court of Appeal in Low v New Plymouth District Council has important repercussions for both dog owners and anyone who looks after dogs for others.
Family Violence is a Workplace Issue
“Well, you look put together, you look all right, what is wrong with you?‘ That was how Melanie Brown MBE of Spice Girls and Jenny Craig fame described the reaction to her experience of being in an abusive relationship for a decade but keeping it a secret.
Our country has the highest rate of domestic abuse per capita in the world. Since our country was hit by the Covid-19 crisis, 2020 saw a rapid increase in family violence statistics and it has been predicted that this will increase further increase by 2025.
