Backhouse Solicitors News
As an Employment Solicitor, I am delighted to be joining Backhouse Solicitors. With the firm having originally been established as an Employment Law specialist before successfully expanding into a wider range of legal services, it feels particularly fitting to become part of the team. I [...]
I am delighted to be joining the Litigation team at Backhouse Solicitors and would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I qualified as a Solicitor after successfully completing both stages of the Solicitor Qualifying Examination (SQE). Before qualifying, I completed my Law Conversion [...]
From 13 July 2026, changes to a number of court and tribunal fees came into effect following updates published by the Ministry of Justice. The changes form part of an ongoing review of court and tribunal funding and the fees charged for different types of cases. [...]
From 1st January 2027, there will be major reforms to unfair dismissal law, including a significantly shorter qualifying period and the expected removal of the compensation cap. For business owners, these changes mean less time to assess new hires, greater exposure to claims and a [...]
Small businesses across the UK have experienced significant challenges caused by delayed payments. On 19th May 2026, the Government introduced a new Bill in the House of Lords aimed at tackling late payments and improving cash flow for small businesses and suppliers. Late payments not [...]
From 7 April 2026, a new government body, the Fair Work Agency (FWA), came into force as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025. The FWA will bring together three existing enforcement bodies into a single organisation: The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority The Employment [...]
Growing up between north-west London and Hertfordshire, I went on to become Head Girl at St Albans High School. I later studied Politics at the University of Warwick, before spending some time working in politics. Following this, I began my Bar training. When I decided [...]
As the workplace continues to evolve, so do the rights and protections afforded to employees who are starting or growing their families. Recent updates to family leave reflect a continued focus on supporting parents and caregivers through improving flexibility, reducing inequality and promoting a healthy [...]
We are thrilled to share that our team has chosen to continue supporting Farleigh Hospice as our Charity of the Year 2026! We’re excited to throw ourselves into an even bigger line-up of fundraising events throughout the year to raise money for such a great [...]
The Employment Tribunal uses what are called Vento Bands in discrimination cases under the Equality Act 2010. These bands help decide how much compensation someone should receive for the emotional impact of discrimination, such as distress, humiliation, or anxiety. These bands act as guidelines to keep [...]
