Three HR Updates You Can’t Afford to Ignore This MonthWe 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 April 1st The National Minimum and Living Wage rates increased on…
How to Fund a Legal Case in the UKPursuing 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 representation can feel overwhelming. At DSM Legal, we believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to justice, and that’s why…
Can having a Will protect your home from care home fees?For care home fees, the government takes a look at your assets, for example, your property, savings and valuable items. This determines how much you should contribute before the government provides financial assistance. Using a will is a great way to mitigate against this and there are steps you can take to successfully to do…
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What the New Legal Duty Means for UK EmployersOn 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 legislation, which focused on responding to incidents, this new duty requires employers to…
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 condition, such as dementia. In the event that you…
Fatalities at Work – Does it still happen in the UK?Although we live in one of the most tightly regulated countries in respect of health and safety at work, accidents at work do still happen. The Health and Safety Executive1 released the following figures for 2018/19: – 4 million working people suffering from a work-related illness 2,526 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2017)…
Lasting Power of Attorney AdviceNone of us like to think of a time when we are unable to make our own decisions. But a little preplanning and considering the potential of a lasting power of attorney will not only help you keep yourself and your assets safe but also make it much easier for loved ones to provide the…
Lasting Powers of AttorneyLasting Powers of Attorney are legal documents that give authority to someone you have chosen to act as your attorney. A Lasting Power of Attorney can be tailored to include decisions concerning your finances and property as well as your health and wellbeing needs for the future. For example, if you begin to suffer from…
