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Welcome to the Market Town Firm with City expertise.
Salena Dawson & Co. Solicitors: Bringing the solution locally.
Providing quality legal advice to individuals for Wills, Probate, Divorce & Seperation, Pre-nuptial Agreements, Employment Law, Business Services, Planning, Licensing and Insolvency.
Providing quality legal advice in Employment Law and HR Services
to businesses throughout Breckland.
Looking for a solicitor in Watton? Look no further. Our office is easily accessible in the centre of Watton with free parking available directly opposite. Out of office hours appointments and home visits for elderly clients are also available on request. |
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IN THE NEWS
Bribery Act 2010
The Bribery Act 2010 will take effect on the 1 July 2011 and will apply to all businesses throughout the UK.
The Bribery Act 2010 contains four main criminal offences: -
(a) Offering, promising or giving a bribe;
(b) Requesting or agreeing to receive or accepting a bribe;
(c) Bribing a foreign public official; and
(d) Failing to prevent a bribe being paid on an organisation’s behalf.
As a result, businesses throughout the UK will need to ensure their employees are adhering to an anti-bribery policy. Salena Dawson & Co. provide HR services and if you require an anti-bribery policy, please contact the office on 01953 883535 for a fixed fee appointment.
Previous news:
Supreme Court Rule Pre-Nuptial Agreements Are Valid
It has been decided by the Supreme Court that pre–nuptial agreements which are entered into freely by Husband and wife are valid if the parties appreciate the implications of the agreement and the agreement is fair to uphold.
This decision changes English Law regarding the validity of pre–nuptial agreements and will lead to more couples entering into such agreements prior to marriage.
National Minium Wage
The new rates of the National Minimum Wage came into force on 1 October 2010 and are now: -
• £5.93 per hour for those over 21 (adult rate)
• £4.92 per hour for 18-20 year olds (development rate)
• £3.64 per hour for 16-17 year-olds
The adult rate now extends to workers aged 21 and over as of 1 October. Previously the adult rate was for adults 22 years and over.
Apprentices
A minimum wage for employed apprentices has also been introduced for those who are under 19 or who are in their first 12 months of employment. The new apprentice rate is £2.50 per hour. Previously such employed apprentices were exempt from the NMW, but the new rate now applies to both those on traditional contracts of apprenticeships and employed apprentices on certain government-supported schemes.
Non-employed apprentices remain exempt from the NMW.
Equality Act
On 1st October 2010 the majority of the employment related provisions of the act came into force. The Equality Act 2010 simplifies the current laws and puts them all together in one piece of legislation. Also, it makes the law stronger in some areas. So depending on your circumstances, the new Act may protect you more. This covers areas such as race, sex, disability, age etc but also makes it easier to bring a discrimination claim and includes carers.
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