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The Default Retirement Age (DRA) of 65 to be Phased Out from April 2011

The DRA will be completely scrapped by October 2011 after proposals published for consultation were issued by the Coalition Government on 29th July.

Currently employers can retire staff at 65 r

Pension Age to Rise to 68 Sooner than Planned!

The Conservatives stated before the recent General Election that the pension age should rise to 66 by 2016.

Retirement

Maples Solicitors announces the retirement from the firm of its two longest serving Partners, Mr Philip Crew & Mr Malcolm Charlesworth after a combined 61 years service with the firm!

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Warning to all Sports & Social Clubs

The recent plight of the members of the former Pinchbeck Social Club has highlighted the risks that are faced by members of many of our local Sports and Social Clubs.

Many non-profit making org

Employment Tribunal Claims rise by 56%!

The Employment Tribunal Service has published its annual statistics report for 2009 to 2010, which shows a substantial increase in the number of claims lodged in Employment Tribunals.

Vetting and Barring Scheme - Registration halted

Yesterday (15th June 2010) the Home Office announced that voluntary registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme for new employees working or volunteering with children and vulnerable adults, w

Grant to 4Sight at Grantham 4Networking Meeting on Wednesday 9th June 2010

Following on from the success of Grant's "The Law is an Ass" 4Sight at Boston recently, Grant will be doing the 4Sight at the extremely popular Grantham 4Networking Meeting on Wednesday 9th June.

Grant to 4Sight at Peterborough 4Networking Group on Tuesday 15th June 2010

Following on from the success of Grant's 4Sight at Boston 4Networking Group on Thursday 20th May, Grant will be repeating his 4Sight on 'The Law is an Ass' at the Peterborough 4Networking Group on

Possible Savings for Employers with new "Fit Note"

Payment for sick leave costs British businesses millions of pounds per year. However the launch of the new 'fit note' on the 6th April 2010 could result in savings for employers.

Maples thanked by Peele School

Maples have been thanked by the Peele Community College for the time that Mr Naghen gave in attending the school to assist the pupils to prepare for the Mock Trials competition.

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Our registered office is 23 New Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1DH

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