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When an employee fails to attend work without permission or does not follow the correct procedure for reporting their absence, this may be considered unauthorised absence. Unauthorised absence can cause difficulties for employers, particularly where an employee repeatedly fails to attend work or makes no attempt to explain their absence. However, an employer should not automatically dismiss an employee simply

Being told that your role is at risk of redundancy while you are on maternity leave can be concerning, particularly when you are unsure whether your employer is entitled to make you redundant while you are away from work. Employees on maternity leave can be made redundant where there is a genuine redundancy situation. However, employers must follow a fair

Experiencing domestic abuse can be frightening and distressing. The law provides a number of protective measures to help safeguard individuals who are experiencing abuse or are at risk of further harm. A non-molestation order is one of the most common forms of legal protection available. It is designed to prevent someone from threatening, harassing, intimidating or abusing another person. In

Domestic abuse can have a serious and lasting impact on every aspect of a person’s life. In situations where someone is at risk of abuse, the law provides a number of protective measures that can help safeguard victims and prevent further harm. Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) are intended to provide flexible protection for victims of domestic abuse by allowing

One of the questions we get asked regularly by clients during an initial consultation here at Winrow Solicitors is ‘What is MIAM?’. When you have come to a solicitor seeking advice, it can feel confusing that we are now suggesting that you need to go to another professional to attempt mediation. Surely, mediation C negotiation is why you get a