MARRIAGE ALLOWANCE

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Did you know that Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner? This reduces their tax by up to £252 in the tax year (6 April to 5 April the next year). Find more about Marriage Allowance… https://www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

COST LIVING HELP FROM YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi You may be able to get help with essential costs from your local council. This is sometimes known as ‘the Household Support Fund’. Find out schemes in your area by going to: https://www.gov.uk/cost-living-help-local-council #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Find out what support you might be able to get to help with your living costs. You can get benefits and other financial support if you’re eligible… https://www.gov.uk/check-benefits-financial-support #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

MARITAL DISCRIMINATION IN BACON V ELLIS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi This is a very interesting case of a woman who had been directly discriminated against because she was married. Find out what was the decision the Employment Tribunal took … https://www.bailii.org/cgi-bin/format.cgi?doc=/uk/cases/UKEAT/2022/188.html&query=(.2022.)+AND+(EAT)+AND+(188) #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES LAWS TO MITIGATE THE DISRUPTION OF STRIKES ON THE PUBLIC

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Do you agree with this? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-introduces-laws-to-mitigate-the-disruption-of-strikes-on-the-public #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

CALCULATING HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT FOR PART YEAR AND IRREGULAR HOURS WORKERS

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Have your say: the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is conducting a consultation and seeking views on proposals to pro-rata holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers based on the annual hours they work. This consultation closes on 9th March 2023. For further information on how to take part in this consultation go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/calculating-holiday-entitlement-for-part-year-and-irregular-hours-workers #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice

UNION STRIKES

Hi, it’s Deborah and Euzi Are you aware that the government invited trade unions to meet about fair and affordable public sector pay settlements for 2023 to 2024, as part of the approach to avoiding prolonged industrial action? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-invites-unions-to-return-to-the-table-and-call-off-strikes #legaladvicefordivorcematters #legaladviceforlandlordandtenantmatters #legaladviceforemploymentmatters #mackenziefriend #helpingyoutopreparetoattendatcourt #affordablelawforyou #bespokelegaladvice