When a couple decides to split, there is never an easy way or time to tell the children. It can sometimes be just as much of a blow when the children are grown up themselves. But are there any tactics that would make breaking the news to them less painful,...
The Supreme Court has today unanimously ruled that the government was acting unlawfully and unconstitutionally when it introduced fees in July 2013. This means the government will now have to repay as much as £32million to claimants. Fees ranged...
It is widely being reported in the news today that leaseholds on new build houses could be banned, and ground rents dramatically reduced, under government plans which are subject to consultation. In February this year, we reported that reported that about...
A study has found that employers are cheating British workers out of at least £1.5bn a year in holiday pay and a further £1.2bn of wages for hours worked each year to which they are legally entitled. It reported that 1 in 20 workers are not...
As the size of deposits required for property purchases increases, it’s not surprising that many first time buyers need help from their parents or family members to achieve the required amount. However, the combination of family members and large sums...
Earlier this month, the ‘Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices’ published its findings and recommendations with a series of proposals that aim to ensure all work is "fair and decent". The review was launched at the end of 2016...
ICAP Management Services Ltd v Berry In this case, the High Court has held that, where a Senior Executive was placed on garden leave, the circumstances were such that a TUPE transfer did not enable him to object to it and terminate his garden leave. Mr...
The result of the recent general election could create increased uncertainty for HR professionals, as promises on employment law and workplace policies are left up in the air. Despite the Conservatives winning the biggest number of seats and making an...
Rent arrears are a real concern for UK landlords as it can have a significant impact on their ability to pay their mortgage. Fresh research by the Residential Landlords Association shows that 28% of landlords have experienced rent arrears in the past 12...
Frettens’ Commercial Team guides businesses from a start-up right through to decisions about selling and assist with many things in between. All business owners realise that, on some level, it is vital to protect their business, and most...
Ali v Capita Customer Management Ltd A father, whose wife was advised to return to work to combat post-natal depression, has won a sex discrimination claim, after his employer told him that he would be paid full pay for only two weeks’ paternity...
Frettens Solicitors are delighted to announce that Carl Geary has been promoted to become a Partner at the firm. Carl has been at Frettens since 2007, initially as a paralegal and then beginning a training contract, the final stage of qualification as a...