£1m+ settlement achieved in property ULR claim
We received instructions from one of our clients on a case where, in August 2016, structural damage had been caused…
Tax Changes – Income and gains in estate administration
If you are administering an estate of someone who has died, then as the personal representative you need to make…
Interim Possession Orders
Recently we have seen the high-profile issue of squatters occupying celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey’s empty premises in central London (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68806116).…
Funeral wishes
Many people wish to include in their Will some simple wishes regarding their funeral, but this is usually a simple…
Q&A – Notice pay and long term ill health
Q) We have an employee who has unfortunately been off sick for a long time. He has exhausted their entitlement…
Expanding the ‘trump card’ – increased protections for those taking family friendly leave
At the moment, the law states that where employees on maternity leave, shared parental leave or adoption leave are at…
Fire & Rehire – latest Government guidance
In recent years, significant attention has been given to the practice of ‘fire and rehire’, including a number of high-profile…
What does it take to ‘seek’ parental leave?
As it turns out, not as much as one employer thought! There are specific regulations covering the rules around taking…
International Women’s Day 2024
International Women’s Day provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the achievements of women and celebrate the progress made not…
The new right to Carer’s leave – what employers need to know
From 06 April 2024, there will be a new statutory right to unpaid carer’s leave for employees. Where an employee…
Hastings tops list of Sussex divorce hotspots as new data shows dramatic drop in applications
The latest release from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows divorces plummeted in 2022, following the introduction of ‘no…
Important changes to Paternity Leave
Draft regulations have recently been published which will give greater flexibility to employees who are taking paternity leave. The Paternity…