Wilkin Chapman Solicitors

🎄Christmas opening times🎄 Our offices will close at 5pm on Monday 23rd December and will re-open at 9am on Thursday 2nd January🌟✨

🏳️🌈The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme is now open! 🏳️🌈 The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme is open to those who were affected by the ban on LGBT personnel serving in HM Armed Forces, between 1967 and 2000. There are two types of Financial Recognition Payments: 👉LGBT Dismissed or Discharged Payment 👉LGBT Impact Payment The applications opened on 13th December 2024 and will close 12th December 2026. 🚨Full details: https://ow.ly/RFJZ50UuRKG Apply online via your Defence Gateway login. 🚨Support is available if you need help. Contact Fighting with Pride or contact your regional veteran community worker. More details here: https://ow.ly/yE6L50UuRKI

🐥Have you registered your bird?🐥 From October 1st, 2024, all birdkeepers must register their birds annually - no matter the flock size. 🦅Failure to register could mean fines or up to 3 months in prison 🦜Exemptions: parrots, budgies and similar birds kept indoors Stay informed and compliant to help manage bird disease outbreaks. Read more below👇 https://lnkd.in/eUKY4_Y6

😊 Get to know our paralegal apprentices 😊 In September we welcomed our new paralegal apprentices. They are based across a variety of departments in our firm, working alongside our experienced professionals in a real-life legal environment. 📄 Our scheme is specifically designed for those who have completed their A Levels (or equivalent) and want to gain skills and experience in an office-based environment that offers a practical route into a future career and profession without the need to go to university. See what our apprentices have to say below and find out more in our latest blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/dx2a2scM

🌾There are multiple reasons that a drainage board may give notice to the occupier of land. These are provided under the Land Drainage Act 1991 (LDA) and include situations such as maintenance, improvements, constructions or even breach of byelaws. ❌Failing to serve these notices can cause delay and unnecessary costs. However, can this be avoided? Find out more via the link below as Tom Hickingbottom considers the importance of serving LDA notices👇 https://lnkd.in/ePQvhK93

🎄Keep your seasonal workers merry and bright with fair rights! Seasonal staff can be essential for the festive season. Despite being temporary, it mustn’t be forgotten that they have rights too! Ensure that your seasonal workers are: 👉Paid at least the National Minimum Wage 👉Provided with holiday and sick pay 👉Given working hours and breaks compliant with regulations 🌟Treat your seasonal workers right and keep your business on the “nice list”. Read more in our article. Link below👇 https://lnkd.in/ekHaN_9H

📝Will your contracts stay profitable after April 2025? The government has announced increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance Contributions, effective from April 2025. 🖋️Find out how to prepare for these changes: 👉Review your contracts 👉Engage with the council 👉Understand termination notice periods ‼️Waiting until April to act could lock you into unprofitable contracts for months. Start planning now! Read the full blog to find out more👇 https://lnkd.in/eR6tbuqn

💔Divorce can impact more than your personal life, especially if you run a business. With new and simplified laws, the divorce process is less intense, but it still requires expert attention. Here’s what’s new: ✔️Simplified process: no need to assign blame ✔️Time to prepare: 20-week reflection period ✔️Business impact: resolve issues early Stacey Heeley discusses this in her latest article👇 https://lnkd.in/epRbu_6V

🏡Here’s what you need to know about sharing care home spaces! As care costs rise, many care homes are sharing premises. There are two legal mechanisms usually used for allowing occupation of a space within a premises, which one should you choose? 🔑Licenses: Flexible, short-term, low-cost, easy to terminate 🏢Business tenancies: Long-term, secure To avoid mistakes: 👉Clearly define agreements to prevent unintended tenancies 👉Maintain control with inspections and clear terms 💡Protect your care home’s future, read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-R_f43k

🎄Co-parenting this Christmas 🎁 The holidays can be a tricky time to navigate for divorced or separated parents, but with thoughtful planning, you can ensure that it is a joyful time for your children! Here are some of our tips for a hassle-free holiday: 🎅Focus on your child’s happiness 🎅Plan ahead 🎅Stay flexible 🎅Stay positive 🎅Seek support if needed Read more in our article and find out how you can have a hassle-free holiday. Link below: https://lnkd.in/eSQYkW5N