Here we are in November, having gone through nine months of learning to cope with life during the pandemic. It’s such good news that the new vaccines are nearly ready to roll out, giving us all a bit of hope…
With mental health being one of the most neglected areas of public health, this year’s World Mental Health Day focuses on the disruption mental health services have experienced in the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), close…
Employment law specialists and Chamber member, Rix & Kay are pleased to remind Uckfield businesses of the updates for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). In accordance with the Government guidance issued in July, the Scheme will come to an end…
The challenge was for seven members of Dawson Hart to run or walk 600km in June to raise money for Sussex Support Service. By this time of the year we would usually have held our annual Easter Egg Hunt at…
… in support of fellow Chamber member, Sussex Support Service. Seven members of the Dawson Hart legal team will be running and walking 600km during the month of June to raise money for Sussex Support Service which is their charity…
Covid-19 is presenting numerous challenges to Employers and the guidance is changing daily. We thought it would be useful to provide answers to the Top 10 most commonly asked questions to date. 1) Can we ask staff to work from…
After years of campaigning and a case taken to the Supreme Court, mixed-sex couples in England and Wales are now able to enter into a civil partnership. From 2 December 2019, couples can give notice of their intention to enter…
Dilapidations are the repairs which may need to be carried out on a property at the end of a tenancy. Understanding dilapidations is more important now than ever as commercial leases are following a trend of having a shorter length.…
Ok, so... Parental Responsibility? What does this even mean? When parents separate, there can be a lot of discussion about ‘parental rights’ and what that means. Parental Responsibility (PR) is defined by law as “all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities…
Rix & Kay’s specialist trusts and tax lawyer, Bruce Clarke, explains some of the financial trust options available to individuals. Trusts are still a very important tool when undertaking estate planning – not just because in some situations they offer…
