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Mental Health Awareness Week | How Employers Can Support Good Mental Health in the Workplace

This week sees people coming together to raise awareness and breaking any stigmas surrounding mental health challenges. In recent years, there's been a growing movement to raise awareness about mental health, aiming to encourage open conversations and understanding.

It is never too early to make a Will

Former One Direction star Liam Payne's untimely death highlights the importance of estate planning. Probate documents show that with a £24 million fortune and no Will, Liam's estate will be handled according to the intestacy rules. This means his son will inherit everything, and his ex-partner Cheryl Tweedy will manage the estate alongside another individual. However, this might not reflect Liam's wishes, particularly regarding his partner, Kate Cassidy, and other family members.

The Role of Guarantees and Warranties in a House Purchase

One of the advantages of buying a new home is that it should come with a guarantee from the builder. Likewise, if you are buying a property which the seller has recently improved, it may benefit from a guarantee or warranty covering that work. These can provide peace of mind, but how valuable are they in practice and can you rely on them?

Personal Injury Claims – How is Compensation Calculated?

The compensation you receive for a Personal Injury claim aims to put you back in the position had the accident not happened. Of course, a claim cannot reverse the injuries you sustained in the accident, but what it can do is compensate you for the pain and suffering and other losses you have experienced as a result.

How Legal Documents Can Help To Protect Your Business on Divorce

Relationship breakdown and divorce is usually a period of significant change and uncertainty. For business owners, the stress and anxiety can be exacerbated with worrying about what will happen to their business on divorce. The good news is that there are legal documents that can be put in place to create much greater certainty as to what should happen with assets on divorce including business interests.

The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill - and how Employers can Support Employees Affected by Domestic Abuse

The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill aims to offer essential assistance to employees experiencing domestic abuse. This article examines the Bill’s objectives, its importance, and how businesses can prepare to support affected employees.