Hot on the heels of the judgment against taxi firm, Uber, the working practices of the so called “gig economy” have once again come under scrutiny. A London Employment Tribunal recently ruled in favour of Maggie Dewhurst, a bicycle courier with logistics company CitySprint. Ms Dewhurst [...]
Working out what you need to do when someone dies can be overwhelming. Some things need to be carried out by the executors or administrators of the estate whilst other matters can be dealt with by family or friends. Coming to terms with your loss and [...]
As highlighted by Martin Lewis (the Money Saving Expert) on 14 December 2016 the importance of making a Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) cannot be overstated. In Martin’s words “It’s even more important than a Will”. An LPA allows you to nominate a trusted friend or [...]
In part two of our “Employers’ Guide to Christmas” we advised that employers could be held vicariously liable for the actions (or lack of) of their employees provided that said actions took place during the course of their employment. Many employers are unaware of this and [...]
There is no denying that Uber has revolutionised the taxicab industry. Their handy smart phone app provides consumers with an on demand service at the touch of a screen. However last month they hit the headlines for an altogether different reason. In one of the most [...]
November 10th 2016 marks “Equal Pay Day” – after this date women in the UK are effectively working for free for the remainder of the year as a result of earning less on average than men. Despite the advent of the Equal Pay Act in 1970, almost [...]
So, you have found your dream home, you have secured removals and finally after an eternity of waiting you have the keys. Time to put your feet up, relax and never have to see the inside of a Solicitor’s office again – well, actually no. Now [...]
***** This position has now been filled ***** An opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Legal Secretary within our Wills and Probate Department. You will be required to deliver secretarial and administrative support together with a flexible and positive approach to working in a busy and demanding growing firm. Duties will include [...]
Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) is payable when an Estate (including any gifts which are made in the 7 years preceding your death) exceeds a certain threshold called the nil rate band allowance. The nil rate band allowance is a tax free limit below which an Estate would [...]
Temperatures are dropping and trees are beginning to shed their leaves – yes, Autumn is on its way! The season always brings with it a number of employment law changes and 2016 is no different. The headline change is the increase in the National Minimum Wage [...]
