Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
Every winter we update our advice to employers on coping with bad weather. However, with parts of the country experiencing the highest temperatures ever recorded and more heatwaves to come, what procedures and policies should you as an employer be putting in place for your [...]
Debunking Common Probate Myths The passing of a loved one is a difficult time for all involved. Emotions can run high, and stress levels are not helped by the time and paperwork involved in carrying out their last wishes and organising their assets and [...]
Sometimes employees encounter incidences of sexual harassment in the workplace by other employees or third parties. This is defined as “unwanted conduct of a sexual nature”. In law, harassment is considered to be conduct that has the purpose or effect of violating the victim’s dignity [...]
Every business Lease has an end date for the initial term, but there are several different ways in which a Lease may end and different rights that are applicable, depending on the drafting. Ending a Lease with security of tenure [...]
When introducing a new employee, it is crucial that they are given an employment contract, as the document defines the employment relationship and outlines regulations and processes. However, when an employee reaches a higher level of seniority and becomes a director, there are some situations [...]
Buying or selling a business is an exciting step, but are you able to protect yourself and your employees during this change? As a business owner, you have likely been affected by the various restrictions and changes within the UK over the past two [...]
A Shareholder’s Agreement or a Partnership Agreement is an important document to have within your business and is considered a cost-effective way of reducing the risk of any issues arising. It sets out terms that detail how various matters will be dealt with, providing a [...]
On 8th February 2022, the government passed the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. This long-awaited legislation will effectively abolish ground rents for almost all new residential leases and non-statutory lease extensions. The Act will mean that ground rents on most new long residential leases [...]
What's new? From 6th April 2022, parties do not need to cite a reason for the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. Providing you have been married for over one year, proceedings can commence at any time [...]
Figures from HM Courts and Tribunals Service show increased numbers of Employment Tribunal claims citing menopause as the cause of discriminatory treatment or dismissal. In this article we look at why this is happening and examine the law around menopause discrimination in the workplace. [...]
