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Health and Safety at work - Employers obligations for keeping you safe while at work
I have worked many part-time jobs, from supermarkets and retail stores to rock-climbing gyms. Each one required some form of health and safety training. For many, it seemed like a box to check before starting work. Yet government protections exist for a reason: being uninformed about workplace safety increases your risk of injury. Employers often want you to work quickly and may do the bare minimum to avoid liability. This post aims to clarify your rights to proper training a

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“It’s Just a Part-Time Job” … Until It Isn’t
Employment issues students should be aware of… For many of us, part-time work is simply part of student life. It helps cover rent, food, and everyday costs, and for most people it is smooth sailing. However, a significant number of students experience employment problems that are not always easy to identify at first. What makes these situations difficult is that students often do not know what they are entitled to, or where to check whether what they are experiencing is acce

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Feb 93 min read


How to deal with impromptu visits from your landlord as a student renter
We are not lawyers and are not licensed to give legal advice. All information shared in this blog is for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For guidance on specific situations, please consult a qualified solicitor. Every university experience has its ups and downs and over the past few weeks I’ve come to realise that all my main hardships have come from renting a house. University life is not just about finding the right frie

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Dec 16, 20253 min read


Student Housing 101: Are You Getting Played By Your Landlord?!
We are not lawyers and are not licensed to give legal advice. All information shared in this blog is for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For guidance on specific situations, please consult a qualified solicitor. Going into my first year of University, it was no short of daunting, especially when you are - like most of us are - leaving far from home. I always saw accommodations as the symbol of my home away from home; I te

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Dec 3, 20254 min read
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