As Family Lawyers this is a question we are often asked by clients. It is not as simple as a yes or no. A simple answer would, unhelpfully, be “it depends”. As of 6th April 2022 divorce law has changed drastically, thanks to the Divorce,...
As Family Lawyers this is a question we are often asked by clients, it is, not as simple as a yes or no. A simple answer would, unhelpfully, be “it depends”. As of 6th April 2022 divorce law has changed drastically, thanks to the Divorce,...
Metroline Travel v Stoute The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed in this case that Type 2 diabetes controlled by diet does not automatically qualify as a disability. The Claimant argued that he was a disabled person because he had Type 2...
Metroline Travel v Stoute The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed in this case that Type 2 diabetes controlled by diet does not automatically qualify as a disability. The Claimant argued that he was a disabled person because he had Type 2...
The Partners at Frettens Solicitors are pleased to announce their firm’s nomination in the Conveyancer's Conveyancer Award category in the LFS Conveyancing Awards which will take place on 17th September 2015. LFS (Law...
In January this year the Government announced that they intend to increase the minimum sum due for for creditor bankruptcy petitions from £750 to £5,000. The changes will take place in October of this year. The maximum level of debt for which a...
Lock v British Gas Following the much publicised holiday pay cases in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) in recent months, the employment tribunal in Leicester has handed down its long awaited decision in this case. ...
Lock v British Gas Following the much publicised holiday pay cases in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) in recent months, the employment tribunal in Leicester has handed down its long awaited decision in this case. ...
The Prime Minister’s announcement last December that first time buyers will be eligible for a 20% discount on new homes is still under consultation while the exact details of the scheme are worked out. The Government has confirmed that the initiative...
The Prime Minister’s announcement last December that first time buyers will be eligible for a 20% discount on new homes is still under consultation while the exact details of the scheme are worked out. The Government has confirmed that the initiative...
Little v Kerry Ingredients (UK) The Employment Appeals Tribunal held in this case that an employment tribunal can carry out a speculative assessment of a Claimant's working hours, possible dismissal and the impact on their loss of earnings, but they...
Family business owners from around Dorset met at the premises of Store & Secure self storage early this morning for bacon butties and to hear about some of Maidman's family experiences, both in the removals and self storage businesses....
Little v Kerry Ingredients (UK) The Employment Appeals Tribunal held in this case that an employment tribunal can carry out a speculative assessment of a Claimant’s working hours, possible dismissal and the impact on their loss of earnings, but they...
Frettens are delighted to have joined the Family Business United network. The organisation’s aim is to champion the family business sector, recognise the contribution they make to the global economy and to provide a forum that brings the family...
Deangate Ltd v Hatley The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has held in this case that a claim to the employment tribunal, must be accompanied by a fee, or an application for fee remission, at the time it is presented, but ticking the 'yes' box in...
Deangate Ltd v Hatley The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has held in this case that a claim to the employment tribunal, must be accompanied by a fee, or an application for fee remission, at the time it is presented, but ticking the ‘yes’...
New measures were announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement concerning the inheritance of Individual Savings Accounts (ISA’s). This could save married couples (or civil partners) thousands of pounds but it may be necessary to update your...
A revised ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures came into force earlier this month. This followed the case of Total v GB Oils which held that the previous guidance from ACAS on the right to be accompanied at disciplinary and...
A revised ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures came into force earlier this month. This followed the case of Total v GB Oils which held that the previous guidance from ACAS on the right to be accompanied at disciplinary and...
Heidi Cardoza, Head of the Family Team at Frettens Solicitors in Christchurch, has successfully completed the Resolution Mediation training course and is now qualified to mediate on all issues surrounding divorce and separation, including finances and...
The annual change to the compensation limits is shortly to come into effect. For dismissals that take place on or after 6th April 2015, the new limits will be as follows Maximum for a week's pay - £475 (currently £464) Maximum compensatory...