Making a Claim Against an Estate after Distribution
Once a deceased’s estate has been distributed to the beneficiaries, it is often too late to assert any right to that estate. However, even though there are time limits for making a claim against an estate, the court can still exercise some discretion if a claim is brought out of time. It may also be […]
Gaslighting at work: a manager’s guide
Gaslighting at work: a manager’s guide While the concept of ‘gaslighting at work’ is relatively modern in HR terminology, power struggles in the workplace are by no means new. For managers, the challenge is identifying gaslighting and taking appropriate steps to deal with unwanted and toxic behaviours. What is gaslighting at work? Contrary to popular […]
Employment Tribunal: Claiming Against Your Employer
If you are in dispute with your employer and have exhausted all other resolution options without reaching agreement, you may be considering taking them to an employment tribunal. Almost all legal cases about employment are dealt with by an employment tribunal. It decides upon employment disputes between employees and their employers surrounding issues such as […]
How to Complete ET1 Form
Most workplace disputes between employees and their employer can be resolved informally and internally. However, in some instances, you may feel issues remain unresolved even after a formal grievance procedure has been concluded and that you have no choice but to take legal action against your employer. This could be in relation to all kinds […]
What is a Bare Trust?
Trusts can help to ensure that the right people inherit your wealth in accordance with your wishes. There are also certain types of trust that can be used during the course of your own lifetime so as to help your loved ones with things like educational fees and care costs. Whilst you should always seek […]
Council Tax on Empty Property (Do You Have to Pay?)
If you own an empty property, you may be wondering if you have to pay council tax on it. For homeowners and renters, council tax rules can be difficult to understand, with various bands and rates for different types of property, and discounts and exemptions available in certain limited circumstances. But failure to pay your […]
Rules for Using CCTV Evidence at Disciplinary
Some employers may be surprised to discover that video footage captured by CCTV can constitute personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that there are certain rules that must be followed when processing this data, especially in the context of using this footage as evidence of an employee’s misconduct. The following […]
Advice for Managers Facing a Grievance
It is not uncommon for staff to raise a grievance about their managers, in some cases without just cause, although the employer will still be duty bound to fully investigate any formal complaint. It is therefore important for managers to know their own employment rights in these circumstances, not only to help minimise the potential […]
Why managers need to be hot on gossip in the workplace
Why managers need to be hot on gossip in the workplace Gossiping at work may be intended as harmless among co-workers, but it has the potential to negatively impact working relations and workplace culture overall. In this guide for employers and managers, we look at what the law says on workplace gossip, and how gossiping […]
Conveyancing Process Steps
Conveyancing is the term used to describe the legal and administrative process of transferring ownership of a property from one party to another. If you’re buying a property, it helps to understand the different stages of the conveyancing process. By knowing what should happen by when, and who is responsible for what, you can do your […]
Seller Lied on Property Information Form
Buying a new home can be incredibly stressful, with a lot at stake, given that this is likely to represent the most expensive purchase that any of us will ever make in our lifetimes. It therefore goes without saying that when we buy a property, we will want to make sure that we have been […]
Global Business Mobility Visa Guidance
Following an overhaul of the UK immigration system post-Brexit, the Home Office opened the Global Business Mobility Route in 2022. The visa categories under this route are highly specialised and designed for specialist overseas workers to come to the UK on a temporary basis to meet specific skill needs. This article will outline the five […]
Flight Cancellation Refund: What Are Your Rights?
Passengers travelling from the UK have certain rights in the event their flight is cancelled or delayed. In this guide, we outline your entitlements and what airlines are legally obliged to offer you if your flight has been cancelled or delayed. What are you entitled to if your flight has been cancelled? If your flight […]
UK Student Dependent Visa Requirements
If you’re considering the UK as a destination to study, one of the considerations may be whether student visa holders can bring their dependants with them. In the UK, it is possible for certain family members to join international students under the student dependent visa, provided certain requirements are met by both the student visa […]
Travelling to the UK on Business
If you’re planning to travel to the UK on business, or to send an employee for the purposes of carrying out a business activity, the following guidance will help you to establish whether or not a visa should be obtained in advance and, where applicable, the type of visa needed for business travel to the […]
Accident reporting at work guide for HR
Accident reporting is a fundamental aspect of monitoring safety in the workplace. A well-maintained record of accidents and incidents can help employers learn from errors, meet their legal obligations and ensure health and safety at work. The reporting of diseases, injuries and dangerous occurrences at work is taken seriously by the HSE. Failure to report […]
New High Potential Individual Visa Announced
With the upcoming introduction of the High Potential Individual visa, top global university graduates will soon be able to come to the UK under a brand new, unsponsored route. This visa will help top talent from around the world who demonstrate high potential to live and work in the UK, and realise their ambitions, and […]
Long Residence Guidance (Settle in the UK)
If you have lived in the UK with lawful status for more than 10 years, you may be eligible to apply to settle here, which is known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). In this long residence guidance, we explain the rules on ILR eligibility under the 10-year route, and the application process you will […]
Redundancy Pay (How Much Are You Entitled To?)
If you are made redundant from your job, you may be eligible to receive redundancy pay. There are two types of redundancy payments: statutory and contractual. Statutory redundancy payments must be paid by employers to qualifying employees who are being made redundant. Contractual redundancy pay refers to any payment stated as a term within your […]
Ending a Fixed Term Tenancy Early
What happens if you are a tenant living in a privately rented property that has a fixed term tenancy and you have to leave it early? Perhaps your job has changed and you need to move out of the area or a family member has become ill and you are leaving to care for them. […]