As pet owners ourselves, our family team understands that pets become an integral part of the family, and are often of particular importance to children, when already faced with new family dynamics following their parents’ relationship ...
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As an executor or administrator of an estate, your duty extends beyond merely distributing assets; it includes the responsibility to use all reasonable means to locate missing beneficiaries. If the missing beneficiary turned up ...
Employment law is back in the news with the Government’s Employment Rights Bill working its way through Parliament. Since most of those proposals are not expected to come into force until 2026, employers should not be distracted from ...
When a court determines how finances are to be distributed on divorce, the primary focus is on achieving a fair and equitable distribution of assets between the parties involved, which meets their needs. Whilst non-financial conduct ...
Join us on Thursday 12th June for our Charity Quiz Night where we will be raising funds for our Charity of the year Petersfield Food Bank! It’s a wonderful opportunity to test your knowledge, enjoy an evening of entertainment, and most ...
Many managers will know from experience that even if they follow a robust and thorough recruitment process, this does not guarantee that the employee is up to the job. The effective use of a probationary period is one way to reduce the ...
Employment Tribunal claims – how we can help your business Navigating the complexities of Employment Tribunal claims can be a daunting task for employers. At MacDonald Oates, we offer comprehensive legal support to help you prevent, ...
Long-term sickness absence can be challenging for employers in a number of ways: not least the costs; the impact on the rest of the team; uncertainty about if and when the employee will return to work; and whether they will be able to ...
If you are starting a business from scratch or expanding and you need people to work for you, your first crucial decision is whether to employ them or engage a self-employed contractor. Getting this wrong can lead to problems and ...