How to Organise a Great Office Christmas Party
It’s that time of year again – when employees start to rub their hands at the thought of another office Christmas party. Parties and festive get-togethers can be great fun, a boost to staff morale and a time to let different departments mix together, but occasionally they can cause trouble for an employer: alcohol-fuelled arguments,…
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Changes to UK Immigration Law in 2016
At We Talk Law, we help our clients with a range of different Immigration Law cases, from applying for a UK Visa and seeking asylum, to contending with deportation and applications for naturalisation. If you’re looking to work or live in the UK, we always recommend keeping up to date with the changes in UK…
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6 Things to Know About Unfair Dismissal
Losing a job can cause a huge amount of upset for anybody, especially at this time of year when expenses can be high. It can be even more stressful if you believe you’ve been unfairly dismissed by your employer. The good news is that UK Employment Law is relatively clear when it comes to matters…
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A Quick Guide to Employment Law for Businesses
As an employer, you need to be aware of and compliant with UK Employment Law. Employment Law covers a vast area, from contracts and dismissal to workplace environments and discrimination. Complying with Employment Law keeps your employees happy, can improve productivity, and also saves you the cost and stress of employment tribunal claims. At We…
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Temporary Christmas Jobs – A Legal Guide
Christmas is the time of the year when the job market goes into over drive. With increased pressure on the retail and hospitality industry, there’s an avalanche of seasonal jobs on offer. Now’s the chance to earn some extra Christmas money, but at the same time, be mindful of how many hours you…
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Applying for a UK Visa
If you aren’t British, or a citizen of an EU Country, and you would like to visit, work in, or settle in the UK, you’ll need to apply for a UK Visa or entry clearance. We’ve written this short guide explaining what a Visa is, and what applying for one entails. What is a Visa? A Visa…
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Changes to Employment Law in 2015 and 2016
UK law changes more often than you might think, and as an employer or employee, it’s wise to be aware of what changes are coming, and how they may affect you and your business. In this quick and easy guide, we discuss upcoming changes in 2015 and 2016, and how they affect businesses and employees.…
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How to Choose The Right Solicitor
Finding the right solicitor or lawyer for your needs can sometimes be a daunting process, especially if it’s your first time doing so. We don’t want you to be making a stab in the dark. We’ve written this guide to give you a few pointers and tips for finding the right solicitor. Finding a solicitor.…
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A Simple Guide to Civil Partnerships
We help a range of clients with civil partnership advice, and so we thought we would put together this handy guide on what civil partnerships are, and what you need to know. Let’s start with the basics! What is a civil partnership? Very simply, a civil partnership is a legally recognised relationship between two people…
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What Are Your Employee Rights?
In order to help you understand your rights at work, and to help you in the case of a disagreement or issue with your employer, we’ve put together this handy guide for you. Types of Employee Rights As an employee of a company, you are entitled to certain legal rights. These rights help protect you…
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