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Can having a Will protect your home from care home fees?
When determining whether you will be liable to pay for care home fees the Local Authority will assess your financial circumstances, by examining your assets, including your home, savings and other valuable items. The assessment determines how much, if any, financial...
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? (LPA) A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document which enables the donor (the person who takes out the LPA), to authorise someone else (the ‘attorney’) to manage their affairs. This can be for reasons of ill-heath or inability...
Three HR Updates You Can’t Afford to Ignore This Month
We are keen to help you stay compliant with ever-changing employment laws and HR best practices. Here are three key legal updates every employer should know this month — plus how we can help you respond confidently and effectively. Minimum Wage Increase – Effective...
How to Fund a Legal Case in the UK
Pursuing legal action can be a significant step—emotionally, logistically, and financially. Whether you're challenging an unfair dismissal, raising a negligence claim against an employer, or seeking damages for personal injury, the costs of legal advice and...
National Minimum and Living Wage Increases: What You Need to Know for April 2025
From 1 April 2025, millions of workers across the UK will see their pay increase as the new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates come into effect. These changes will impact both employers and employees, making it essential to understand what the new...
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What the New Legal Duty Means for UK Employers
On 26 October 2024, a major legal change came into force that affecting all UK employers—the Worker Protection Act 2023. This new law introduces a proactive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Unlike previous...
Navigating Redundancy: A Business Guide to a Fair and Legal Process
Redundancy is one of the most difficult decisions a business can face. Whether due to financial pressures, restructuring, or changes in market demand, reducing staff is never just about numbers—it’s about people. A poorly managed redundancy process can damage employee...
DSM Legal Solicitors was instructed by Birchwood Community High School at the Inquest into the death of Brianna Ghey.
DSM Legal Solicitors was instructed by Birchwood Community High School at the Inquest into the death of Brianna Ghey. Counsel Ms Elizabeth-Dudley Jones of Deans Court Chambers was briefed by DSM Legal to represent the School at the Inquest. After a three day hearing...
Understanding and Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Legal Insights and Employer Strategies
A complaint of sexual harassment against one employee by another employee can be alarming for an employer as well as time-consuming to deal with, especially if you do not have an in-house HR department. With or without HR assistance sexual harassment allegations must...
Empowering Professional Women: Seeking Legal Advice from DSM Legal in Warrington, Cheshire
As a professional woman navigating the complexities of the corporate world, you understand the importance of standing up for your rights and protecting your interests. However, if you find yourself subjected to harassment or inappropriate conduct in the workplace,...
