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If you're starting a new job this year, it's important to read through and double check everything is correct in your contract before you sign it. If there is anything that needs changing there are steps you can take, explains employment lawyer Clare Armstrong in our latest Ask A Lawyer.

Employment lawyer Remziye Ozcan explains the key signs of maternity discrimination and the steps to take if you're experiencing it at work.

Around six million homes in the UK have been fitted with cavity wall insulation, but experts now believe many homes were either unsuitable or it was incorrectly fitted.
We explain what to do if you're having issues: http://ow.ly/xNwL30naILl

Our client Dave was out walking on holiday when he was hit by a car, resulting in his leg being amputated. Dave was determined to stand for his wedding and took legal action to help him get the rehabilitation that he needed.
Watch Dave’s full story here: http://ow.ly/Hedf30n9Ltx

Today our Legal Spotlight is on Jamie Day, a Litigation Executive in our Personal Injury team in London.
Learn more about Jamie here: http://ow.ly/WGna30n9O9l

Happy New Year from everyone at Slater and Gordon UK! We wish you all the best for an amazing 2019 🎆🎉🎆

New Year's Eve is the biggest night out of the year, a chance to get together with family or friends and celebrate a new year to come.
If you’re going out for the night, follow our top tips to make sure you bring in the New Year safely. http://ow.ly/Z7fd30mYgm3

In 2018 we heard from Rasel Shahid, who sadly lost his sister Shahida following an allergic reaction, despite alerting restaurant staff to her allergies.
Rasel and his family fought for justice and have raised funds for Allergy UK in her name to raise awareness.

Another inspiring client we heard from in 2018 was Dave. Sadly Dave was hit by a car while on a camping holiday, but worked hard on his recovery to be able to stand for his wedding day.
You can hear more about Dave’s story and his road to recovery here: http://ow.ly/2co750jWCwE

With New Years Eve just around the corner, be sensible and don't risk drink driving on the night. Our Paul Reddy explains the dangers and the current penalties for drink driving in this week's Ask A Lawyer.

Many of our clients have shared their amazing stories with us this year, including that of 15-year-old Anna who was left unable to walk or talk when what should have been a routine operation went horribly wrong.
Her mum bravely shared Anna's remarkable and inspiring recovery.

To everyone celebrating today, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Slater and Gordon 🎄

When it comes to planning child arrangements for Christmas, it’s important you’ve planned ahead to help reduce stress and so your children know how they’ll be spending the day.

It's always best to try and come to an amicable agreement outside of the courts when deciding child arrangements for Christmas, explains family lawyer Hannah Cornish.

40% of road collisions occur in the evening hours when it’s dark out, and with more councils switching off street lights to save money, it’s important to follow safety guidance while driving at night. http://ow.ly/pJTS30n1O7W

Skiing and snowboarding are considered extreme sports, so if you’re planning a winter holiday that involves either of these, you need to make sure your travel insurance covers this. Laura Vedrines explains in this week’s Ask A Lawyer.

When separated parents live near each other, it’s often favourable for the child or children to share Christmas day between their parents.

Despite campaigns to tackle drink and drug driving, many will still be tempted to drive after a night out during the festive season, and 1 in 2 wouldn’t report a family member about to drive under the influence of drink or drugs. http://ow.ly/391i30n2Dm9