Ikigai - What that means to me
I’ve been asked the same question over the last , well, almost 3 years since I started studying the GDL - Graduate Diploma in Law in 2018. Why are you studying something so complicated at your AGE? The reply was often a jumbled response - because I can, because I’m a life-long learner, because, because,because. It wasn’t until I actually graduated, that I realised studying, learning new skills, research was part of my DNA.
Studying the GDL and now the LPC became my way of perfecting the quasi rustic knowledge I had gained over 14 years as a trainer- advisor, in order to formalise not only what I had learnt but be trained in a very formal way. It was tough especially when the Pandemic hit and it meant that I would not see the inside of a lecture theatre for just over a year. Whilst I am a self-motivated learner, I regale in the engagement that takes place in a training room, classroom or lectures- not only is the camaraderie great, the psychological aspects assist with the learning process - bouncing ideas off one another, Q& A without interruption or tech issues, relating to lecturers who provide a much more convincing performance in person than they do online.
The Importance of Law - an 18 Year Old’s Bird’s Eye View
It is clear to everyone how important the Law is throughout our the whole of our lives, however, when you are young you don’t realise how just much it really does impact your life. Turning 18 is a pivotal point in your life you gain so much freedom but along with that freedom comes responsibility.
When you’re a teenager who is restricted because your Mum or Dad say ‘No, you can’t go there or you can’t do that, until you’re 18’. We question, we challenge and often we don’t really understand why we are so limited.
And then you turn 18 and everything changes because so many doors that open - the freedom to go out late (or not - consider Lockdown), buy alcohol, get a tattoo, without that restriction from your parents.
Great! Freedom, but on the other hand, you are now classified as an adult in the eyes of the Law and therefore, now responsible for your own actions. This means acting appropriately and responsibly, there are expectations as you can no longer say that you are a child. You have to be accountable for yourself and even sometimes others.
Myth Buster - Verbal Contracts are NOT Valid Contracts
This is a fairly common myth, but an important one. Why? Because a verbal employment contract, or one that is only ‘implied’, can be legally binding, meaning you can make a job offer without realising it.
If you make any form of promise relating to the individual’s employment, this refers to an ‘implied’ contract. If you discuss contract details with the individual, such as job duties, work hours, or pay & benefits, then this is an explicit verbal employment contract.
A binding agreement can be formed on the basis of verbal statements or via information from an employee handbook or company policy. This is because a large portion of the details in the handbook will be similar to those found in a written contract.
How to avoid an implied contract
Avoid making specific promises during the interview stage, or in the job offer letter should you choose to hire the individual. Such promises can include things like:-
“We’ll never fire you”
“You’re guaranteed to have a job here for the next 5 years”
But they can also be more subtle:
“Your pay & benefit package will be…”
“When your probationary period finishes…”
10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ unveiled by The Lord Chancellor.
The Chancellor announced yesterday (19 July 2020) that locations for 10 ‘Nightingale Courts’ have been rapidly set up to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.
We are clear that Covid-19 has impacted every sphere of life, and this does not exclude the Justice System and Courts. There is a misconception that the Courts have been closed as a result of Lockdown and therefore there is a significant backlog on all areas, not just the housing sector. Cases have been taking place, albeit via telephone hearings and video link, however, these resources have not been able to “catch up” with the sheer volume of cases that have been postponed.
The 10 sites will host the so-called Nightingale Courts with ongoing work to identify more potential locations. This will start to alleviate the pressure on courts and tribunals resulting from the pandemic – ensuring that the wheels of justice keep turning.
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Temporary courts to begin hearing cases from next week
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Move will ease pressure on courts system and tackle the number of outstanding cases
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Part of Government plan to ensure justice continues to be served throughout pandemic