New research by the campaign body Resolution reveals a startling 47% of cohabiters are unaware of their lack of essential rights impacting asset division and childcare support in the event of a breakup. The body advocates for a change in cohabitation laws to reflect a modern society, witnessing a sharp rise in the number of…
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Parents set to benefit from changes to employment law
The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act extends existing redundancy protections for pregnant women and new parents. Currently, these protections only cover maternity leave, adoption leave, or shared parental leave, however, with this Act, parents will now be safeguarded during pregnancy and for a period after their return to work.The Neonatal Care (Leave…
Austen Jones Solicitors to Support The 2023 Dulwich Festival
Austen Jones Solicitors are proud to announce we will be a platinum sponsor of the 2023 Dulwich Festival. As an East Dulwich company, we are always keen to support local community events and initiatives, and this partnership with the Dulwich Festival is the perfect opportunity to do so.The festival is a much-anticipated event in the…
It’s officially Update Your Will Week 2023
This week (23rd – 29th January) is Update Your Will Week, an awareness campaign hosted by SFE to encourage more people to update their will and ensure their wishes are carried out when they die. This helps minimise disputes – easing distress (and costs) for your loved ones. New research commissioned by SFE revealed only…
Austen Jones Solicitors secures Law Society's conveyancing quality-mark
PRESS RELEASE Austen Jones Solicitors secures Law Society’s conveyancing quality-mark Austen Jones Solicitors in London and Bristol has secured membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme – the mark of excellence for the home buying process. Austen Jones Solicitors underwent rigorous assessment by the Law Society in order to secure CQS status, which…
What employees need to know about Settlement Agreements
Settlement Agreements (previously known as Compromise Agreements) are used to end an employment relationship in a mutually agreed manner. A Settlement Agreement will often be offered by an employer when the employer feels vulnerable i.e. when there is a dispute with the employee about his/her employment and its termination and the employer is concerned that…
Assured Shorthold Tenancies – Retrospective Changes from 1 October 2018
The Deregulation Act 2015 introduced new rules in relation to the way in which tenancies of properties in England can be granted and terminated. The provisions applied initially only to tenancies created on or after 1 October 2015. From 1 October 2018 the changes apply retrospectively to all assured shorthold tenancies, whenever they were created.…