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Divorced women are missing out in £5bn in pension payments every year
Research completed by Scottish Widows shows that seven in ten couples in the UK do not consider pensions during divorce proceedings, meaning that women could be missing out as much as £5 billion in pensions every year. To see a copy of the report please click this link: If you’re thinking about getting divorced, or […]
Over this coming Christmas, have you agreed where your children will stay?
Christmas is fast approaching and it is not always a happy time for everyone. Some parents are, for various reasons, unable to spend time with their children on the main days of the Christmas holiday, or even at all. In such difficult circumstances, it is advisable to agree with the resident parent where your children […]
Buy to Let Landlords – Changes Implemented to Lending Requirements
Our Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Julian Wintle, outlines the new lending requirements for buy to let landlords that came into force yesterday. WHO IS AFFECTED BY THE CHANGES IMPLEMENTED TO LENDING REQUIREMENTS? On 1 October 2017 new rules were introduced by the Prudential Regulation Authority to tightened further affordably requirements on buy-to-let mortgages. The […]
Business debts owing? Changes you need to know about.
On 1 October 2017 businesses will be subject to legal changes which will govern how they can use the Courts to recover their debts from individuals and sole traders. Ahead of time, we are encouraging businesses to look at both their internal processes and outstanding debt to look for the best way to recover their […]
Suspension is not a neutral act
Did suspension of a teacher amount to a breach of the implied term of mutual trust and confidence? Yes. The High Court in the recent case of Agoreyo v London Borough of Lambeth has held that the suspension of a teacher amounted to a repudiatory breach of contract which entitled her to resign. In this […]
Holiday Pay and Voluntary Overtime
Is pay for voluntary overtime, normally worked, ‘normal remuneration’ for the purposes of calculating holiday pay? Yes, held the EAT in Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v Willetts. The Employment Appeal Tribunal in this recent decision has held that payments for voluntary overtime that is normally worked must be included when calculating holiday pay for the […]
Employment Tribunal Fees Are Unlawful
The Supreme Court has held that employment tribunal fees are unlawful. This development will have a huge impact on the world of employment tribunal claims and employers’ employment law risks. In June 2013, the Government introduced fees for employment tribunals. This meant that someone bringing an employment tribunal claim had to pay an issue fee […]
3 Essential Questions for Employers
All employers know that employment law is complex and constantly changing. Failing to comply with your obligations as an employer can at best, cause a huge headache and at worst, can have serious financial implications for your business. If you do nothing else, at least take a moment to answer these three essential questions: 1. […]
Proud to Celebrate the Achievements of our Apprentices
It’s the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week. Bradley Haynes Solicitors are excited to be part of an innovative new way of training the lawyers of tomorrow. Andrew Bradley, Managing Director, explains why the firm has chosen to be part of an apprenticeship scheme: “The traditional route into the legal profession involves study at university […]
A Nice Day for a White Wedding?
It’s that time of year again- wedding planning is fully in swing! Whether it’s a wedding on a sun-kissed beach or a more traditional affair, our Private Client team has put together a need to know guide about the legal aspects of planning your wedding (top marks if you can identify the song lyrics in […]