Backhouse Solicitors News
In August 2017 the Employment Tribunal decided that a cycle courier working for Addison Lee was a “worker” under UK employment law and not self-employed. This meant that he was entitled to holiday pay. The contract between Addison Lee and the courier Mr Gascoigne stated specifically [...]
It comes as no surprise that statistics recently published by the Ministry of Justice have shown a large increase in the number of Employment Tribunal claims against employers. Although statistics are published on a quarterly basis, the figures for October – December 2017 are of particular [...]
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2018 has been announced and increases the employment tribunal compensation limits that can be awarded in unfair dismissal claims. The new limits will take effect from 6th April 2018 and mean that a finding of unfair dismissal could cost [...]
The UK National Minimum Wage rates for 2018 have now been confirmed, and effective from 1st April 2018 workers aged 25 and over will see their hourly rate increase to £7.83 (up 33p from £7.50). National Minimum Wage Rates will be as follows: Workers aged 25 [...]
On 25 May 2018 the new EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will come into force for all UK businesses. GDPR places a new expectation on your business to build data protection into your processes by “design and default” rather than as an afterthought and there [...]
In response to the findings published last year in Matthew Taylor’s Review of Modern Working Practices, the Government has today pledged to follow through on some of the recommendations and improve employment rights for millions of flexible workers. Business Secretary Greg Clark announced that the new [...]
From 1st April 2018, new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) mean that commercial property must have a minimum EPC rating of ‘E’ before it can be leased. This means that landlords must not renew existing tenancies or grant new tenancies if the property has a lesser [...]
***** This position has now been filled ***** An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Receptionist at Backhouse Solicitors Limited. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave and previous experience in a similar role is essential. Start Date : Monday 26th [...]
Backhouse Solicitors is proud to officially announce Look Essex as our 2018 Charity of the Year. Look Essex is a voluntary organisation dedicated to raising awareness and providing information and support to children and young people with visual impairment, their carers and their families across Essex. [...]
First-time buyers will welcome the recent announcement that Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is to be abolished on the purchase of their first property up to the value of £300,000, a move offering savings of up to £5,000. Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the news as part [...]