Holiday pay for those who work only part of the year and have no contractually set hours should not be calculated on a pro rata basis, under a judgement that will affect many in the education sector. The Court of Appeal has ruled in The Harper Trust v Brazel that part-year workers are entitled to have statutory…
DetailsLandlords who have not responded to legislation introduced last year to protect tenants in multiple occupancy properties are facing massive fines. The latest involved a property in Lincoln, where landlord Julie Churchill was fined £40,000 for not having a licence for houses in multiple occupation and for failing to ensure the property was safe for the tenants. …
DetailsThe legal lowdown on our most horrible holiday Whether you regard it as an unwelcome American import, or the chance to be downright naughty for an evening and dress up as a little devil, Trick or Treat is part of the UK’s culture. Every October 31st you’ll see hordes of ghoulies and ghosties and long-legged…
DetailsA common misconception with divorce is that once you are divorced and the Decree Absolute has been made by the court, neither party can make any financial claims against the other in relation to property, pensions, income etc. The legal position is not as straightforward as this, however The financial claims that spouses have against…
DetailsIf you’re lucky enough to live in the countryside, you may have your own land, animals or buildings outside your home. Rural estates tend to be bigger than their urban counterparts, meaning there is a much larger area to secure and a different array of dangers to protect it from. The go-to security measure in…
DetailsFollowing a very successful Good Life Show put on by Eastbourne Seniors Forum on 26th September at the new Welcome Building in Eastbourne we are pleased to announce the winner of the first prize of the hamper went to Bruce Falconer (pictured with our Practice Manager Grant Sanders). The Good Life Show covers a wide range of interests…
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