Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
Welcome to part two of our annual Employer’s Guide to Christmas where we discuss how to deal with any disciplinary issues, leave requests and sickness absence following the Christmas party. If you are still yet to have your Christmas do and are concerned about setting [...]
“Tis the season”…. that employers can face all sorts of HR challenges, and our two-part guide is aimed to help you avoid any HR headaches! In part one, we help you to set some ground rules and communicate expectations to staff in relation to the office Christmas [...]
With Christmas around the corner and plans for the festive season underway, trying to organise arrangements for the children can be a difficult task for some separated parents. This is often made more stressful if parents cannot effectively communicate and come to an agreement. To [...]
Welcome to the final part of our ‘How to Find your Legal Expert’ series. In this edition we are going to look at what you should consider when searching for a Property Lawyer. As well as conveyancing, there are a range of other services Property [...]
Purchasing a property can be an extremely exciting time, particularly if you’re new to the property ladder. Perhaps you are moving in with a partner or friend, or you are purchasing a property with a relative. Regardless of the circumstances, you should consider having a [...]
It is not uncommon for landlords to have to deal with tenant disputes from time to time. Whether it is due to unpaid rent or a disagreement surrounding repairs and damages, as a landlord you should be aware of what you can and cannot do [...]
Anyone faced with redundancy can experience feelings of uncertainty and stress, and not knowing what comes next can make it harder to understand the process. It’s important that you are aware of what your employer can and cannot do because if they don’t follow the [...]
On 10th October 2024, the new Labour government published their much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill. Press releases before the event hyped the Bill up as the most significant reform to employment rights in a generation, but does the reality live up to the hype, and should employers [...]
We all know the importance of making and updating a Will, but few people realise that having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place is just as essential. In this ninth edition of the How to Find your Legal Expert series, we have put together [...]
When a child(ren) is unable to live with their birth parents, extended family members or close friends may look after them, and there are certain circumstances that require or may be best resolved by a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) to provide the child(ren) with a [...]
