New legislation on tipping protocols
Hospitality workers must receive all gratuities and service charges without deductions in future.
Dyslexia- What reasonable adjustments should your employer be making?
World Dyslexia Awareness Week 2022 will run from the 3rd to the 9th October. This annual event aims to raise awareness of dyslexia amongst the general public, educational institutions, and employers.
How do I move out of shared property?
How do I move out of shared property?
As the start of a new term at university or college fast approaches, you might be swept up in the excitement of moving into your new rented property. However, whether it’s halls or a shared house, you will be entering into a legal contract, and ignoring the terms of your contract might cause you problems further down the line, especially when you want to move out.
While, at the moment, you might not see any reason you would want to move out before the end of the contract, things can change. In this article, we look at how to move out of shared property.
What is a property Title and when should I update it?
A unique Title Number is allocated by the Land Registry to every property that is registered with them. This identifies the property and its owners and distinguishes it from other properties having similar addresses. Registration of a property with the Land Registry has been compulsory since 1 December 1990 in England and Wales, however, if you purchased your home before this date then it may not be registered.
Why the Bank Holiday might affect your house sale
On Monday September 19th there will be a Bank Holiday across the country to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Here’s what you need to know if you were due to complete on the 19th.
How to Tell Your Children That You Are Separating
Going through a divorce or separation is hard at the best of times but is often even harder when there are children involved in the relationship.
Holiday pay ruling upheld for part year workers
Holiday pay for those who work only part of the year and have no contractually set hours should be calculated on the basis of average earnings, the Supreme Court has confirmed.
Chronic Illness and Divorce
Married couples will very often have used traditional wedding vows where they promise to support each through sickness and in health, however, a recent study has found that unfortunately chronic illness plays a significant role in the breakdown of a marriage. Statistics from a US study by the Journal of Health and Social Behaviour show that 75% of marriages afflicted with chronic illness end in divorce.
Trust Registration Service
If you are a Trustee, you need to be aware that new rules came into force in October 2020 extending the requirement to register Trusts with the Trust Registration Service (TRS).
Japanese Knotweed - Updated Guidance
Surveyors have updated their guidance on invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed when valuing property, but landowners and homeowners should continue to keep on top of their responsibilities in controlling this and other invasive, non-native plants.
Intestacy Rules - What happens when there is no Will?
If your loved one dies without leaving a valid Will, there are strict rules in place known as the ‘Intestacy Rules’ which decide how their estate is divided.
The HR Manager myth buster
Here Sara Patel, an employment law expert at Banner Jones, helps to separate the facts from the fiction, and clarifies the law and the role of employers in relation to a few of the most common workplace myths.