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Maureen and her secretary were such lovely people to deal with. very kind and knowledgeable.

Maureen Cawthorn was an absolute pleasure to deal with.

Because Maureen was so lovely, I have already recommended the Wilkinson Woodward to a colleague.

Maureen and James treated my case with the utmost integrity, 100% professional at all times and made me feel very comfortable.

Maureen, you (and others) have been fantastic. With each appointment our confidence in Wilkinson Woodward has grown. We have always left feeling a lot better than when we arrived.

Maureen Cawthorn
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    • Managing Director, Solicitor And Notary Public
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Post-holiday quarantine: your rights at work

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Are you returning from Portugal and facing the prospect of quarantining? Perhaps you're mulling over the implications of jetting off on a foreign holiday? Make sure you understand the implications of post-holiday quarantining on your employment and...

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What Next

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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) ends on 31 October 2020, when it will be replaced by the Job Support Scheme which aims to protect “viable” jobs. What are the main implications for employers and employees?...

Changes to the Job Support Scheme - announced on 23 October 2020

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Today the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an update to the new Job Support Scheme (to be known as the 'Open' Scheme in order to distinguish it from the Scheme provided for businesses legally required to close). The new support includes a...

Post-holiday quarantine? Know your rights at work

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If you’re planning to jet off for some last minute summer sun, you might be considering the implications of self-isolating when you return to the UK. Before you book that last minute getaway, it’s essential to understand the implications of...

10 June 2020: deadline for new entrants to the furlough scheme

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Today -10 June 2020 - is the last day employers can furlough staff who have not already been furloughed through the coronavirus job retention scheme. From 1 July 2020 employers may only claim for employees they have already claimed for;...

COVID-19 Secure Workplace Guidance

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To support businesses and employees in re-opening workspaces and returning to work, the Government has now published a series of guides to making workplaces ‘COVID secure’. Eight sector-specific guides have been produced. These are for:...

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - further details announced

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The Government has now published additional information about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Furlough Scheme). At present the details represent guidance for HMRC; whether legislation follows remains to be seen. We recommend you...

Top tips if your employer offers you a settlement agreement

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Problems at work? If your employer offers you a settlement agreement, here are five things you need to know. Make sure your settlement is put in writing Settlement Agreements are legally binding contracts and must relate to a...

Why we are backing Brighouse BID

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If you’re a business based in Brighouse, you’ll know the Brighouse Business Improvement District (BID) initiative is gathering pace. Based on the results of their recent survey, the BID team are now developing a business plan for a potential...

Working in hot temperatures - what are my rights?

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The recent heatwave has sparked a series of questions about working in high temperatures. Our employment law specialist James Hodgson offers some advice for employers and employees. In the UK there is no maximum temperature that a workplace is allowed to...

Meet the team behind Calderdale's award-winning Next Step Trust

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We’ve been part of our community for an awfully long time (over 130 years!) and are very proud to support some brilliant local charities who work for the communities of Calderdale and Kirklees. In the run up to Christmas, we’re devoting our...

Meet the dedicated folks from the RSPCA

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We’ve been part of our community for over 130 years and are proud to support some very important local charities who work for the communities of Calderdale and Kirklees. In the run up to Christmas, we’ve decided to devote our blog to...

Meet the amazing team behind Overgate Hospice

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We’ve been part of our community for over 130 years and are proud to support some very important local charities who work for the communities of Calderdale and Kirklees. In the run up to Christmas, we decided to devote our blog to highlighting...

Employment tribunal fees scrapped - could you be affected?

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If you’ve been experiencing problems at work and have been put off taking your employer to a tribunal because of the cost of tribunal fees, you could benefit from last week’s Supreme Court ruling to scrap tribunal fees with immediate effect. The...

How to protect your property against troublesome tenants

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I’ve represented landlords and tenants for over three decades now and I continue to see landlords struggling to remove troublesome tenants from their properties. Beware of Defective Tenancy Agreements In some cases defective tenancy agreements...

Tenancy Deposit Schemes: Landlords - are you meeting your legal obligations?

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Despite being a legal requirement since 2007, many landlords remain unaware of their need to comply with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS). Legal requirements for landlords Under an assured short hold tenancy landlords must – by law –...

Children flying without both Parents Could Risk Festive Getaway

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As the holiday season approaches, it’s sad to think that some families could see their hopes of a festive family getaway dashed by increasingly tight immigration regulations which affect children travelling with only one (or neither) parent. Amid...

Why would I need a Notary?

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It’s a good question which is probably best answered by another question - what is a Notary? Notary work is the oldest branch of the legal profession in England and Wales. A Notary is a lawyer (usually also a Solicitor) who has taken additional...