Posts Tagged "Hr"

Your boss refuses to update your email or payroll to your new name. Is that legal? We explain your 'Right to Rectification' under GDPR, when employers can say no, and how to enforce your name change at work.

Did you rush into a name you now regret? While most people associate Deed Polls with surnames, changing a child's first name is just as common. We explain the "12-Month Rule" that allows you to amend a birth certificate, and what to do if you've missed that deadline.

Still undecided on a name for your newborn? Don't panic. You have a legal grace period before the name becomes official. We explain the 42-day registration deadline, what happens if you miss it, and how to change your mind before the ink dries on the birth certificate.

Disputes over a child's surname are common. Does the mother hold all the cards? Or does tradition back the father? We explain the UK laws on Parental Responsibility, birth registration, and why neither parent has the ultimate veto without a court order.