This Q&A focuses on the key points of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (“the Regulations”), which are due to come into effect on 1 October 2011. Q In brief, what is the purpose of the Regulations? A The Regulations will...
A recent case in the Court of Appeal has ruled that buy-to-let purchasers are not owed the same duty of care by the mortgage lenders’ surveyor as someone purchasing a property for their own use. This landmark decision was the finding in the case of...
A recent case in the Court of Appeal has ruled that buy-to-let purchasers are not owed the same duty of care by the mortgage lenders’ surveyor as someone purchasing a property for their own use. This landmark decision was the finding in the case of...
The Court of Appeal (“CA”) has handed down its decision in Driver v Air India Ltd holding that where a contractual payment is not specified the law implies a reasonable sum with regard to overtime payments. The principal issue in this case...
The Court of Appeal (“CA”) has handed down its decision in Driver v Air India Ltd holding that where a contractual payment is not specified the law implies a reasonable sum with regard to overtime payments. The principal issue in this case...
There are many issues facing any SME business and your aim should be to avoid disputes and legal wranglings by identifying some common risks. Any enterprise involves a certain amount of risk taking, but by adopting a balanced approach and trying to identify...
There are many issues facing any SME business and your aim should be to avoid disputes and legal wranglings by identifying some common risks. Any enterprise involves a certain amount of risk taking, but by adopting a balanced approach and trying to identify...
The European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) has provided what is, at best, a confusing decision with regard to a compulsory retirement age in the case of Fuchs v Land Hessen . Some employment law commentators have gone further and say it is verging...
The European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) has provided what is, at best, a confusing decision with regard to a compulsory retirement age in the case of Fuchs v Land Hessen . Some employment law commentators have gone further and say it is verging...
There has been some guidance this year from Judges sitting in the Family Courts on the distribution of pre marriage assets between divorcing couples. The Court must consider what assets each party brought to the marriage - property, wealth or business...
There has been some guidance this year from Judges sitting in the Family Courts on the distribution of pre marriage assets between divorcing couples. The Court must consider what assets each party brought to the marriage – property, wealth or business...
Those who have lost their homes, businesses and possessions in the riots of the last few days, will at some point have to address the question of what insurance they had, what their legal rights are, and how to go about rebuilding their lives. In this...
It is entirely possible to apply for probate and deal with an estate without seeing a lawyer, but it’s not without risks. Heather Varley is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and an Associate in Frettens's Wills & Tax Team. She says...
Those who have lost their homes, businesses and possessions in the riots of the last few days, will at some point have to address the question of what insurance they had, what their legal rights are, and how to go about rebuilding their lives. In this...
It is entirely possible to apply for probate and deal with an estate without seeing a lawyer, but it’s not without risks. Heather Varley is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and an Associate in Frettens’s Wills & Tax Team. She...
A recent case at the Employment Appeals Tribunal (“EAT”) looked at the question of whether a dismissal is fair for "some other substantial reason", where the dismissal is for failure to accept wage-cutting proposals. The case was ...
A recent case at the Employment Appeals Tribunal (“EAT”) looked at the question of whether a dismissal is fair for “some other substantial reason”, where the dismissal is for failure to accept wage-cutting proposals. The case was ...
Frettens Solicitors are delighted to announce the latest recruit to their Commercial Property Team, Kerry Houston-Kypta . Kerry joins Frettens from Turners Solicitors LLP having gained vast experience in the commercial property sector at a couple of other...
On 1st October 2011, the Government will be transferring all sewage pipes outside the boundaries of your property to local sewerage / water companies. The transfer will not be immediate, the plans are for a gradual roll out and it is currently...
On 1st October 2011, the Government will be transferring all sewage pipes outside the boundaries of your property to local sewerage / water companies. The transfer will not be immediate, the plans are for a gradual roll out and it is currently...
Frettens Solicitors are delighted to announce the latest recruit to their Commercial Property Team, Kerry Houston-Kypta. Kerry joins Frettens from Turners Solicitors LLP having gained vast experience in the commercial property sector at a couple of other...
When people within an organisation discuss the sexual orientation of one of the employees, does this constitute sexual discrimination? Does it matter if they are open about their sexuality or not? these questions were dealt with in a recnt...
When people within an organisation discuss the sexual orientation of one of the employees, does this constitute sexual discrimination? Does it matter if they are open about their sexuality or not? These questions were dealt with in a recnt...