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You receive notice of someone’s resignation from your employment. But what do you do next?
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For years, the worry of cancer was one of the UK’s biggest
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Though it may be tempting to delay making a will until a later date, it’s essential if you want to ensure your estate is distributed among your beneficiaries without complications. Here, we take a look at the six basic steps involved in making a will and why it’s a good idea to seek professional legal...
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Two recent tribunal cases highlight the challenges for employers who are trying to navigate the balance between the rights of staff and others when considering their ability to express personally held views or beliefs.
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Our final journey is one we all make alone, but it is up to every individual to make sure that those left behind are fully aware of their last wishes. That includes how to deal with their body, whether they want a cremation or burial.
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Some sectors like healthcare and construction rely on a ready supply of temporary staff, and it is a rare business that does not need to use agency workers from time to time.
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We are now one year into the new, tougher data protection regime under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Richard Porter, employment law expert with Thompson Smith and Puxon in Colchester and Clacton takes us through what the first year has taught us and provides a checklist to help employers continue to comply.
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With the summer holidays fast approaching, many families will be planning a holiday with their children, whether it is a staycation in England and Wales, or a trip further afield to a foreign country. As a result, a question commonly asked by parents involved in or facing relationship difficulties is, “Do I need permission to...
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The annual Teddy Bear Parachute Challenge took place at St Michael's Church Brantham on Saturday 29 June 2019. The weather was lovely once again and this encouraged 85 brave bears, each wearing a parachute designed by their Trainer, to make the jump from the top of the Church tower. Their descent was timed and the...
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The 12th Annual Charity Quiz jointly hosted by Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP), TC Group (formerly Jamesons) and Barclays was held on Wednesday 26 June at Frinton Golf Club. In the twelve years the quiz has been running, over £25,000 has been raised for local good causes thanks to the generosity and support of local...
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How well do you know your neighbours? We jealously guard our domain, carefully marking out our borders and ensuring that nobody encroaches on our ‘personal space’.
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Two very recent judgments in the Employment Tribunal are a salient reminder for Employers that they cannot take short cuts with investigations.
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A family break up can be a very stressful and upsetting experience. This is particularly true if there are children involved and /or the separation is not amicable. It is possible that attending mediation will help to resolve issues in an amicable fashion which may in turn help to reduce some of the stress and...
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For the shareholding directors of many privately-owned companies, the end-game is focused on selling up before moving on to new ventures or sometimes retirement. But many owners under-estimate the time involved in making a business market-ready, or do not seek advice on the different options before they start, nor the route-map to follow to secure...
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Thompson Smith and Puxon was pleased to once again support the Alzheimer's Society 'Cupcake Day' on Thursday 13th June. 'Cupcake Day' is a national fundraising campaign organised by the Alzheimer's Society which aims to raise awareness about dementia by encouraging people to host cupcake sales at home and at work with all donations going towards...
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June is Pride month when the LGBTQ+ community celebrates with a series of events! It’s a joyful and fun time, but it’s also a protest - there are still battles to be fought especially when it comes to discrimination in the workplace. Even in the 21st century there are some workplaces where out of date...
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