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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,...
Unlocking the Power of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
In an ever-changing world, it's crucial to plan ahead, especially when it comes to managing your affairs in the event of incapacity. Physical or mental incapacity can happen to anybody at any time, whether because of an illness, such as a stroke, an accident or a...
Settlement Agreements and Redundancy
Settlement Agreements and Redundancy Settlement Agreement Solicitors It is not unusual to hear about mass redundancies nowadays. Whether this is due to a closure of a site or restructuring it can come as a shock. In times like these, it is crucial to be aware of your...
10 Facts about Warrington
Warrington is a town in the county of Cheshire in the northwest of England. It is located equidistant between the cities of Manchester and Liverpool and is approximately 16 miles east of Liverpool and 19 miles west of Manchester. The town has a population of...
Redundancy Advice Warrington
Have you or are you being made redundant? Redundancy can occur if a business as a whole is forced to close, or closing some of its branches. In other situations it may be the company is reducing the size of its workforce. If you have been made redundant your...
Five Tips to Make a Successful Accident Claim
5 tips to make a successful accident claim 1. Make a careful note of the time, date and location of the accident This may seem obvious and in some circumstances it is straightforward. However, it is surprising how many people do not know the date that their accident...
