Punjab National Bank v Gosain In this case the Claimant hid a tape recorder in the room in which her disciplinary and grievance hearing was taking place. She captured comments made during her employer’s private deliberations and wanted to use this...
Punjab National Bank v Gosain In this case the Claimant hid a tape recorder in the room in which her disciplinary and grievance hearing was taking place. She captured comments made during her employer’s private deliberations and wanted to use this...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) who regulate residential mortgages in the UK have been reviewing the market over the last few years to make sure that it works well for consumers. The process was called the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) and is due to be...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) who regulate residential mortgages in the UK have been reviewing the market over the last few years to make sure that it works well for consumers. The process was called the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) and is due to be...
The exact line of a legal boundary is often left unclear in conveyancing. Trying to describe it exactly without precise measurements and accurate large scale plans can be problematic. For example, a boundary may be marked by a physical boundary, which may be...
Lyons v DWP Jobcentre Plus The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) held in this case that a dismissal for absences due to post-natal depression arising after maternity leave did not amount to sex and/or pregnancy and maternity...
Lyons v DWP Jobcentre Plus The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) held in this case that a dismissal for absences due to post-natal depression arising after maternity leave did not amount to sex and/or pregnancy and...
As part of the family justice system reforms, a new combined Family Court has been created and comes into force in England and Wales today, 22nd April 2014. Simon Hughes, the Justice Minister, said it was a “hugely important change” to what had...
The Ministry of Justice has published the quarterly employment tribunal statistics for October to December 2013. Unlike the July to September quarter, there is no 'skewing' effect from those who rushed to lodge claims before the introduction of fees...
The Ministry of Justice has published the quarterly employment tribunal statistics for October to December 2013. Unlike the July to September quarter, there is no ‘skewing’ effect from those who rushed to lodge claims before the introduction of...
Statutory questionnaires are being abolished in discrimination cases with effect from 6th April 2014. Up until now, Claimants in discrimination cases could serve questionnaires on Respondents about any alleged discrimination. If Respondents did not answer...
Statutory questionnaires are being abolished in discrimination cases with effect from 6th April 2014. Up until now, Claimants in discrimination cases could serve questionnaires on Respondents about any alleged discrimination. If Respondents did not answer...
It is quite normal for boundary definitions set out in the conveyance or transfer deed for your property to be inaccurate, particularly in older properties. The Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 rectified this to a certain extent although dimensions found on...
Earlier this month Labour tabled an early day motion in parliament, calling for the annulment of the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which came into force on 31st January 2014. ...
When you die who do you want to benefit from your Will? Your nearest and dearest or the taxman? Inheritance Tax (IHT) is charged at 40% on everything over the ‘nil rate band’, which is currently set at £325,000 and which will remain at that...
Earlier this month Labour tabled an early day motion in parliament, calling for the annulment of the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014, which came into force on 31st January 2014. ...
I’m worried that when I die my money will be taken in taxes and none left for my family If your estate totals in excess of £325,000 then there will be Inheritance Tax to pay. Although this will depend on a number of factors, if your total worth...