Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
For those over the age of 55 who consider themselves “property rich but cash poor”, a Lifetime Mortgage could help free up some of the money tied up in their home to raise funds without the expense or inconvenience of having to sell and downsize. Understanding [...]
If you are currently moving home, or looking to do so shortly, you should know your legal position before you go ahead and exchange contracts. Once contracts are exchanged you are legally bound to complete on the fixed completion date or on notice depending on your [...]
In a previous article we gave advice to employers on coronavirus planning, keeping communication lines open, promoting workplace hygiene and managing suspected cases of COVID-19, sickness absence and sick pay. In this article we will look at options for employers who have no choice but to [...]
As the new COVID-19 strain of Coronavirus is spreading in the UK there is no shortage of articles in the media predicting the end of civilisation as we know it. In this guidance we cut through the noise and give employers some practical advice on minimising [...]
If you are one of the 46% of UK adults who has prepared a Will then congratulations – you’ve done the right thing. But what will happen to your Will if you get married or divorced? In this article we look at the impact and what [...]
In a bid to "promote wellbeing and gender equality", and encourage fathers to spend more time with their children, Finland's new government announced plans to give all parents the same parental leave. Paid allowance will increase to a combined 14 months, which works out as 164 [...]
Shared Parental leave was introduced in April 2015 with the goal of helping families split the 50 remaining weeks of leave and 37 remaining weeks of pay after having a new baby. The legislation was not straightforward and there were predictions of nightmares for employers trying [...]
Inheritance tax is often said to be one of the least fair UK taxes. Having already taxed your income once, HMRC asks for another 40% slice of your estate (after allowances) when you die. Fortunately, Inheritance Tax (or “IHT” as it’s commonly known) can often be [...]
Updated for 2019 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. A time of year that can have a massive impact on UK businesses either with an increased demand for products and services, or a winding down as focus shifts in your industry. On the other hand, [...]
Updated for 2019 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. For most, the festive season is a time for fun and jokes, but to keep the celebrations hassle free, it's important for employers to communincate expectations among staff and prevent the HR Hangover. The Office Social [...]
