News archive: 2025

26th March 2025

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 ...

25th March 2025

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 ...

24th March 2025

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 ...

11th March 2025

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, ...

10th February 2025

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 ...

9th January 2025

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 ...