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Proud To Be Shortlisted for Apprenticeship Awards
Andrew Bradley, Managing Director, shares his pride in the firm being shortlisted at the Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards in the ‘Small Business’ category: “We are delighted to be in the running for an award at the forthcoming Apprenticeship Awards on 16th November 2017 at the West Midlands Safari Park in the ‘Small Business’ category. The nomination […]
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 […]
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 […]
We Now Offer Free Saturday Consultations for Family Law Issues
Saturday Surgery- Family Law Advice On the last Saturday of the month, beginning 25th February 2017 We understand that it’s not always easy to get time off from work, especially to get legal advice about family matters. That’s why we’re pleased to offer our Saturday morning legal advice surgery on the last Saturday of each […]
The dangers of using a same or similar name of an insolvent company
There are many complex issues that can arise out of the decision to use the same or a similar name to an insolvent company, also known as using: “prohibited name”. Doing so incorrectly can lead to a fine, imprisonment, or both; as well as personal liability for Directors. The Insolvency Team at Bradley Haynes Solicitors explains how […]