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Why Medical Evidence Should Replace Biased PIP Assessments

A letter from your GP, along with copies of your medical history, is crucial for a successful PIP claim. These documents provide solid evidence of your condition, detailing your symptoms, treatments, and how the disability affects your daily life. By presenting medical records, you offer a comprehensive view of your needs, ensuring the decision-making process is based on factual and reliable information. This approach increases the accuracy of your claim and helps prevent any potential discrepancies or delays.

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With the government pushing people who are unwell or disabled back into work, it only makes sense to consider creating your own business if suitable employment cannot be found. Job hunting often comes with pitfalls; employers can pick and choose, leaving many applicants overlooked despite their skills and determination. By becoming self-employed, you step into the role of your own boss, giving you the freedom to adapt your business around your disability, rather than struggling to fit into rigid workplace expectations.

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The Harsh Reality of Job Hunting in Today’s Economy

Job hunting and running a business share a common struggle; despite effort, visibility, and determination, opportunities remain scarce. The case of Joe Emery highlights the reality that many people face: endless applications, countless rejections, and a system that seems blind to the human toll of unemployment. Businesses, particularly disabled entrepreneurs, mirror this struggle, working tirelessly yet seeing minimal returns.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Employing Someone for the First Time

Employing staff as a Disabled Entrepreneur Freelancer or Sole Trader is entirely possible and a powerful way to grow your business. By following these steps, registering as an employer, writing contracts, setting up payroll, issuing payslips, and fulfilling your legal obligations, you can build a reliable team to deliver contracts successfully. Whether you use fixed contracts or flexible zero-hours agreements, staying compliant ensures professionalism, protects your business, and builds trust with your employees.

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Can Employers Deduct Pay for Attending Internal Interviews?

Attending an internal interview is a legitimate part of your employment and, in most cases, should not result in a loss of pay or forced time off in lieu. Unless your contract specifically allows for it, any deduction may be unlawful. If this happens, you have the right to challenge it and, if necessary, seek legal redress.

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Smart Doorbell Privacy Laws, How to Avoid Breaking The Law

Smart doorbells such as Ring, Nest, and Eufy have grown in popularity due to their convenience and added security. However, many homeowners and tenants don’t realise that installing these devices without following proper privacy laws can land them in legal hot water. Surveillance technology can be both a deterrent to crime and a potential invasion of privacy if not used correctly.

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The Unpaid Break Controversy

In many UK workplaces, employees are expected to work an 8-hour day, yet only receive payment for 7 of those hours due to an unpaid break. While this practice is legally permissible under the Working Time Regulations 1998, it raises serious questions about fairness, autonomy, and potential human rights violations, especially when employers go a step further and dictate what an employee can or cannot do during their unpaid time.