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If you are experiencing issues in your workplace, whether it's related to unfair treatment, discrimination, harassment, or another form of concern, understanding how to raise a grievance at work is a crucial first step. At Stephensons, our employment solicitors have advised countless individuals facing difficult situations at work. Raising a formal grievance can be an important tool in resolving workplace problems and protecting your legal rights. What is a grievance in the workplace?

If you are considering bringing a discrimination claim in the employment tribunal or the civil courts, it is important to understand your duty to mitigate your losses. This is a legal principle requiring claimants to take reasonable steps to minimise the impact of the acts complained of in legal proceedings. The purpose of mitigation is to demonstrate that you have acted reasonably following the incident and have made genuine efforts to avoid unnecessary losses.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is an important part of the criminal justice system which investigate potential miscarriages of justice. They have the ability to look at convictions and sentences and deal with around 1,500 cases per year. If they find sufficient grounds for appeal, the CCRC can send cases back to court for a fresh appeal. Anyone who believes they have been wrongly convicted or sentenced can make an application.

Following the abolition of Section 21 'no fault' evictions, landlords seeking possession will generally need to rely on one of the statutory grounds under Section 8. Ground 6 For landlords who are intending to evict a tenant in order to carry out substantial redevelopment, reconstruction or renovation works, ground 6 is likely to be the most applicable.

The case of Re PB considers the balance between protecting an individual’s right to private and family life and preserving a stable placement. HHJ Burrows provides a thoughtful discussion about the limits that challenge the Court of Protection’s decision-making powers, where available options are limited by the position taken by a private care provider.

Following the abolition of Section 21 'no fault' evictions, landlords seeking possession will generally need to rely on one of the statutory grounds under Section 8. Ground 1A For landlords who are intending to sell the property, Ground 1A is likely to be the most applicable. This ground can be used if landlords are genuinely intending to sell the property, and evidence will be required to demonstrate this.

At Stephensons, we understand that the modern workplace is evolving, and employees increasingly seek more control over how, when and where they work. Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part-time hours, compressed hours or job sharing, can help many individuals maintain a healthier work-life balance. Understanding how to make a successful flexible working request is essential to ensuring your application is lawful, well-reasoned and more likely to be granted.

We are delighted to announce that Matthew Smith has qualified as a solicitor, becoming the first person in the firm to do so through the solicitor apprenticeship pathway, which supported him from the start of his legal career through to completing a law degree and passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. The SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) is the centralised assessment for aspiring solicitors in England and Wales.

Following the abolition of Section 21 'no fault' evictions, landlords seeking possession will generally need to rely on one of the statutory grounds under Section 8. Ground 1 Ground 1 is applicable if the landlord requires the property as the only or principal home of: the landlord; the landlord’s spouse or partner; or the parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or grandchild of the landlord or their spouse or partner. Ground 1 is a mandatory ground for possession.

A Declaration of Trust is a legal document that sets out how a property is to be held and the amount of financial contribution each party has made. Without this document the law would presume that the parties hold the property in equal shares i.e 50% each and would mean that any equity would be split in these shares. You would normally create this document prior to completing a property purchase and is particularly beneficial for unmarried and cohabiting couples.