The UK government has announced that from 6th April 2020 parents who lose a child under the age of 18 will be entitlement to bereavement leave and pay. 

As a result, the UK will be the first in the world to offer parental bereavement leave and pay.

The regulation known as ‘Jack’s Law’ has been campaigned for, in memory of Jack Herd, by his mother since 2010, when Jack’s father was only able to take three days leave (including the day of the funeral) after his son’s death.

Shockingly, this is not the only case. In some situations, parents have even had to take holiday leave to attend their child’s funeral. More...

The Legal 500 is published annually to recognise the expertise and experience of individual legal professionals and law firms.

The industry leading guide undertakes considerable research to identify the leading legal talent in the market.  We are therefore incredibly proud to announce that several of our solicitors and departments have been recognised in the Legal 500 2019 edition.

The individuals and departments recognised in the guide are outlined below. More...

It’s officially December, and Christmas is just around the corner. That means the working year is nearly over, but not before you celebrate it with a bang.

Of course, festive fun is to be had by all. However, you may like to have a go at this quiz to ensure you know how to handle, and prevent, merry mistakes. More...

It’s time to talk about the menopause in work.

Here we discuss why employers and employees should have more open communication about this phase of life, and any legal issues that may arise if not handled correctly. More...

So, you’ve done our Howells Solicitors Christmas Employment Quiz 2019, and now it is time to find out if you guessed correctly. Read the answers here.

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