The Government has recently announced its White Paper on proposed Companies House reforms. Whilst there is no timescale as yet for legislation to be passed, and it is acknowledged that there are significant hurdles, there are some major changes proposed to Companies House registration and ID verifications for... Read More →

As a working parent, juggling childcare, back to school, and work can be difficult, and you might be concerned about managing these commitments. What happens if your child is ill and you have to take a day off, or childcare falls through and you need to pick up your child from school? Here we look at your rights as... Read More →

In Harper Trust v Brazel the Supreme Court has given its long-awaited judgment and confirmed that “part-year” workers are entitled to have their statutory leave and pay calculated in line with the relevant provisions in the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTRs) and not the widely used 12.07% Method.

Residential landlords already struggling to keep up with legislation and guidelines, including the tenant protections extended by the government during the pandemic, may feel they have been experiencing constant waves of change so far – from fast-diminishing returns following cuts in tax relief through to the... Read More →

Annual heatwaves in the UK always raise the same question within the workplace – is there a legal maximum working temperature before employers must act? This article discusses the law when it comes to appropriate working temperatures and what you can do if requirements are not met. This article also acts as a... Read More →

It’s lights out and away we go as the Formula 1 Circus roles in to Silverstone early next month. This will be a very popular event, even despite the struggles of the British interest in Lewis Hamilton, George Russell & Lando Norris.

It’s no surprise we love motorsport, with 77% of all households in... Read More →

With a recession looming at the end of summer beginning of winter, there are serious concerns that over 500,000 business will go bust.

In this article Irina Polyakova, an Associate at Eaton Smith LLP, gives her advice to employees on claiming against an insolvent employer.

Corporate... Read More →

If you are about to resign because of the way you have been treated by your employer or on sick leave for work related stress or subject to disciplinary proceedings, perhaps it’s time to start considering the best way to finally leave.

In this article Irina Polyakova, an Associate at Eaton Smith LLP, gives... Read More →

Businesses looking to expand may consider a franchise model as the solution to future growth without the demands of capital investment. But getting franchising terms right is increasingly vital against the backdrop of the gig economy, with challenges as to whether individuals are truly self-employed contractors or... Read More →

If you are considering giving Power of Attorney to a loved one, we understand that this may feel overwhelming. There are many considerations, including choosing someone you trust to carry out your wishes and conduct your affairs as you would want. Choosing the right attorney, and making your wishes clear to them, is... Read More →

It is ten years since the ending of the national default retirement age, when age became one of the protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
The Act was designed to safeguard people in the workplace against discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and figures from the Office of National... Read More →

In its recent Trusts and Estates Newsletter for April 2022, HMRC announced some changes to the processing of IHT 100 forms, which changes the timelines for when those who have submitted an IHT 100 form can expect the matter to have been settled. But what is an IHT 100 form, and when do you need to use one? In this... Read More →