Workplace wellbeing is more important now than ever, with hybrid and remote working becoming the norm for most businesses. But how can employers ensure that their remote workforce is supported to achieve professional goals whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Why is this important and [...]
Figures from HM Courts and Tribunals Service show increased numbers of Employment Tribunal claims citing menopause as the cause of discriminatory treatment or dismissal. In this article we look at why this is happening and examine the law around menopause discrimination in the workplace. [...]
On 26 January 2022, the fee charged by the Probate Registry for issuing a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration increased to £273. Estates valued at less than £5,000 remain exempt from paying a fee on application. Previously, non-professional (or personal) applicants were charged [...]
We are pleased to announce that we have chosen Farleigh Hospice as our Charity of the Year 2022. Backhouse Solicitors has been a regular participant in Farleigh’s annual "Make a Will" campaign, and this year we have pledged to go one step further and undertake [...]
Inspiring a new generation of lawyers Employment Law Solicitor Sarina Hayes and Trainee Wills & Probate Solicitor Ivana Sidey recently visited Law and Business students at Chelmsford College to talk to them about a career pathway in law after college, advising them on employability [...]
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will allow married couples to divorce without assigning blame (“no fault” divorce), will come into force on 6th April 2022. Here we look at the impact on divorcing couples and how the process and timings will change. [...]
It is a common misconception that when we die our assets automatically go to our partner, but this is not always the case. If one cohabiting partner of an unmarried couple dies and hasn’t left a detailed Will, the surviving partner won’t inherit any of their [...]
What are Title Deeds? Title Deeds are physical legal documents that prove the chain of ownership to a piece of land or property. They are becoming less common as since the late 1980’s it has been compulsory to register any sale or purchase of land or [...]
Updated for 2021 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. This is the time of year that can have a massive impact on businesses; either with an increased demand for products and services, or a winding down as focus shifts in your industry. With the added [...]
Updated for 2021 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 communicate expectations among staff to prevent any potential employment law issues or [...]
