Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
With a 52% majority the British public yesterday voted in favour of ending our 43 year relationship with the European Union. The result will mark a significant turning point in British history as well as the UK being the first ever country to actually leave the [...]
The recent programme of strike action by junior doctors has highlighted the difficulties that can occur when employers wish to change the terms and conditions of staff employment contracts. Practical reasons for doing so might include restructuring within a business, changes of working hours or location or very commonly [...]
You don’t have to be a football fan to know that the Euro 2016 football tournament is only a few days away. With 3 out of 4 home nations qualifying for the championship it goes without saying that most UK businesses will be impacted in some [...]
In a little over 6 weeks time a referendum will be held to determine whether or not the UK should remain a member of the European Union. Much debate is geared towards the potential impact on the economy and our trade partnerships, however, let’s take a [...]
What are Restrictive Covenants? Generally restrictive covenants, sometimes referred to as ‘post termination restrictions’ are set out within Contracts of Employment or Settlement Agreements by employers with a view to preventing or limiting employees from doing something after they leave. Employers will often seek to prevent [...]
We all know that we should write a will and most people will have already planned how their affairs should be dealt with following their death. Fewer people however will have considered implementing a Lasting Power of Attorney. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A [...]
Given the recent terror attacks and threats in mainland Europe, it has never been more important for employers to take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their employees when travelling abroad. Any employer is under a basic legal obligation to take reasonable care for [...]
Filing for divorce is, for most, a daunting task. Whether children are involved or not, it is an emotional time for you and your partner and so other factors including court proceedings, financial agreements and property agreements can make the process all the more difficult to [...]
When filing for divorce, emotions often run high, especially if children are involved. Add to this the stresses of court proceedings and reaching agreements in terms of finance and property and it soon becomes a daunting task. If you’ve made the decision to initiate divorce proceedings, [...]
Applying for divorce is most often a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved in the relationship. The practicalities and arrangements that need to be made through divorce proceedings can make it all the more daunting - factors such as finances, possessions and family only add [...]
