Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
Going through a divorce will almost certainly be a difficult and stressful experience for both parties. Dividing up finances and possessions and making arrangements for two new families can be a major task, but knowing the right things to ask and getting good advice can [...]
Part Two: Disciplinary Issues, Managing Leave and Sickness Absence In this part 2 of our Employers’ Guide to Christmas, we look at what employers need to do if things don’t quite go according to plan during the festive season. We discuss how to deal [...]
At this time of year, many employers will be reviewing their annual budgets for the next financial year. If staffing cuts are needed, the affected employees will generally be offered a Settlement Agreement making this a busy time of year for our employment team. In [...]
The Office Christmas Party Most of us look forward to the office festive jolly up, but employers can face all sorts of seasonal HR challenges at this time of year. This two-part guide helps you to set some ground rules and communicate expectations to staff [...]
Restrictive Covenants are a legal tool used by employers to protect their business interests from damage by former employees. There have been public concerns raised that these are being used in an unfair way by employers, and as a result restrictive covenants have recently undergone [...]
As Christmas approaches you are probably beginning to make plans for the festive period, and if you are a separated parent this can be difficult. Establishing a reasonable and fair arrangement for contact with your children can be emotional and stressful, especially for recently separated [...]
When a person dies, their assets are distributed to their beneficiaries after paying off any liabilities. This is called Estate Administration, and the first stage is normally to obtain Grant of Probate from the Probate Registry and to calculate and pay any Inheritance Tax that [...]
Creating a workplace environment that is free from sexual harassment is not only a legal obligation but also morally imperative. In the UK, the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace is taken very seriously, and organisations should take proactive steps both to try to [...]
In 2019, famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his involvement with brands such as Fendi and Chanel, passed away leaving a large sum of money, speculated to be around $1.5 million, to his beloved cat! This opened a discussion on how pet owners [...]
Property searches are an essential part of the conveyancing process and if you are buying with a mortgage, they are mandatory. In this article, we will explain the reason property searches are necessary and explore the various types that will be carried out. What [...]
