When should an employment tribunal interfere with the pool for selection for redundancy chosen by the employer? Rarely, says the Employment Appeals Tribunal (“EAT”) in Halpin v Sandpiper Books . Sandpiper Books employed Mr Halpin...
When should an employment tribunal interfere with the pool for selection for redundancy chosen by the employer? Rarely, says the Employment Appeals Tribunal (“EAT”) in Halpin v Sandpiper Books . Sandpiper Books employed Mr Halpin...
Family Solicitor, Heidi Cardoza , answers some frequently asked questions about post-cohabitation agreements. What is it? It is a legally binding document between an unmarried couple. Why should we have one? To regulate your affairs in...
Family Solicitor, Heidi Cardoza, answers some frequently asked questions about post-cohabitation agreements. As of 6th April 2022 divorce law has changed drastically, thanks to the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. No-fault divorce is...
On 6th April 2012 changes to the legislation were enacted via the Localism Act allowing landlords and letting agents more time to protect a tenant’s deposit. The changes now mean that landlords and letting agents have 30 days to protect their...
On 6th April 2012 changes to the legislation were enacted via the Localism Act allowing landlords and letting agents more time to protect a tenant’s deposit. The changes now mean that landlords and letting agents have 30 days to protect their...
The Frettens Netball Team snatched their third victory of the season against The Tigers this Wednesday! It was a windy night which made it very difficult to score goals, so it was no surprise that Goal Shooter Charlotte Wilson was...
A property lease gives you the right to occupy a property for a set period of time. At the end of this period the freeholder will own your property, although you can stay on as a tenant. As long as you have owned the property for at least two years (but not...
A property lease gives you the right to occupy a property for a set period of time. At the end of this period the freeholder will own your property, although you can stay on as a tenant. As long as you have owned the property for at least two years (but not...
Proposals to examine the current dismissal process were announced by the Government last week with the publication of a Call for Evidence. Ministers are to seek the views of employers and employees, and gather evidence from interested parties, on whether...
Proposals to examine the current dismissal process were announced by the Government last week with the publication of a Call for Evidence. Ministers are to seek the views of employers and employees, and gather evidence from interested parties, on whether...
An injury can have a massive impact on the person affected, often with unforeseen and unexpected complications in the future. If you have suffered an injury that was not your fault and want to pursue legal action you should obtain advice from a solicitor...
A Christian woman, who claimed she was forced to leave her job because she was made to work on Sundays, has lost her case against Merton Council. An employment tribunal ruled that Celestina Mba was not constructively unfairly dismissed after she...
A Christian woman, who claimed she was forced to leave her job because she was made to work on Sundays, has lost her case against Merton Council. An employment tribunal ruled that Celestina Mba was not constructively unfairly dismissed after she...
When two or more people buy a property together, a trust of land will automatically be created. A trust may also arise if somebody else contributes towards the purchase price, or even the maintenance costs, even if they are not named on the title deeds. ...
When two or more people buy a property together, a trust of land will automatically be created. A trust may also arise if somebody else contributes towards the purchase price, or even the maintenance costs, even if they are not named on the title deeds. ...
A partnership without a written agreement is a ‘partnership at will’ which means that relations between partners are governed by the Partnership Act 1890. Unfortunately a ‘partnership at will’ can be an unstable business structure as...
A partnership without a written agreement is a ‘partnership at will’ which means that relations between partners are governed by the Partnership Act 1890. Unfortunately a ‘partnership at will’ can be an unstable business structure as...
If, after a re-organisation, a redundant employee is invited to apply for a newly created role, can the employer appoint "the best person for the job", even if that involves a degree of subjectivity? Yes, says the Employment Appeals Tribunal...
If, after a re-organisation, a redundant employee is invited to apply for a newly created role, can the employer appoint “the best person for the job”, even if that involves a degree of subjectivity? Yes, says the Employment Appeals Tribunal...