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Virtual right to work checks permanent from April 2022 Employment Blog Virtual right to work checks permanent from April 2022 11 January 2022 2 min read
What does "Plan B" mean for educational institutions? Education Blog What does "Plan B" mean for educational institutions? 9 December 2021 2 min read
Essex law firm announces qualification of three solicitors Birkett Long News News Essex law firm announces qualification of three solicitors 2 December 2021 6 min read
Pets and divorce: should you make a PetNup? Family & Matrimonial Blog Pets and divorce: should you make a PetNup? 30 November 2021 4 min read
Equality Act: Menopause disabilty discrimination Employment Blog Equality Act: Menopause disabilty discrimination 26 November 2021 2 min read
No-fault divorce - when should I speak to a solicitor? Divorce & Separation Blog No-fault divorce - when should I speak to a solicitor? 25 November 2021 2 min read
New Acas guidance on fire and rehire practices Employees Blog New Acas guidance on fire and rehire practices 23 November 2021 5 min read
Essex law firm acts for international cold storage business on £65.7m acquisition Birkett Long News News Essex law firm acts for international cold storage business on £65.7m acquisition 17 November 2021 2 min read
What is a Statement of Information form? Divorce & Separation Blog What is a Statement of Information form? 16 November 2021 3 min read
Beware the Bank of Mum and Dad: Following divorce Family & Relationships Blog Beware the Bank of Mum and Dad: Following divorce 16 November 2021 5 min read
Dismissing an employee and disability discrimination Employees Blog Dismissing an employee and disability discrimination 12 November 2021 3 min read
Essex law firm announces intake of three new trainee solicitors Birkett Long News News Essex law firm announces intake of three new trainee solicitors 10 November 2021 8 min read
Postman's dismissal for public urination ruled as unfair BLHR Blog Postman's dismissal for public urination ruled as unfair 9 November 2021 3 min read
Dismissal for complaining about manager ruled as unfair BLHR Blog Dismissal for complaining about manager ruled as unfair 9 November 2021 3 min read