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05 July 2024
Employment advice
Starting October 1st 2024, the new Allocation of Tips Law will come into effect, revolutionising the way tips are distributed in the workplace. This law ensures a fairer, more transparent system for all employees, guaranteeing that tips are shared equitably amongst all staff members. This is a significant step towards promoting fairness and morale within your team. Where to seek advice: Ensure your business is ready for this change! You will need a tips policy and an adequate record keeping method stretching back 3 years. For a complementary template tips policy, book a consultation with me, today. Kalpesh Nakeshree, Head of Employment. I am here to guide you through the process and ensure smooth adherence to the new regulations. Key Highlights of the Law: Transparency- Employers are required to clearly document and communicate the tip…
27 June 2024
Litigation
If someone is occupying land that is registered to you, can they acquire rights over it and successfully apply to be registered as the owner? We are often asked this question by property owners where the boundaries between two properties on the ground do not match what is shown on the plans; sometimes this only becomes apparent where one of the property owners is looking to sell or develop and they then discover that there is an area of disputed land owned by one party but occupied by the neighbour (the squatter). There are two possible scenarios for registered land: the first is where ‘the squatter’ has been in uninterrupted ‘adverse possession’ of the disputed land for at least 12 years before 13 October 2003. This squatter can apply to be registered as proprietor and…
18 June 2024
Wills and estates
More and more farmers are making Wills to ensure their farming business can be passed on to the next generation following their death with as little disruption as possible. However, given research shows that agriculture is the UK’s most dangerous industry to work in, that the average age of UK farmers is nearing 60, and that farmers have higher levels of mental health issues than non-farmers, shrewd farmers should also draw up contingency plans in case they lose mental capacity, as Laura Carter, Solicitor and agricultural specialist at Ware & Kay & Pearsons & Ward Solicitors in Malton explains. You may lose mental capacity and become unable to make decisions for yourself due to an accident involving one of the many hazards that farmers come into daily contact with, through stress, or because of a…
17 June 2024
Litigation
Disputes between shareholders and company directors are not uncommon. Parties can fall out because they are worried about the future of the business and how the company is being run particularly if there is a concern that decisions are being made that are not in the company’s best interests. The most common issues that cause dispute include: where it is felt that company directors are not acting in the best interests of the company, are exceeding their powers, have a conflict of interest or where shareholders do not agree with decisions being taken by the company’s directors or feel they are being unfairly treated or kept in the dark about decisions and having their rights ignored. If the concerns cannot be resolved amicably by the parties then they should seek legal advice at an early…
05 June 2024
Residential property
Many of us dream about having our own pool, especially as summer approaches. What better way to beat a heatwave? And, on a more practical note, swimming is great exercise, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. So, if you are searching for your next home, a house with a pool may be high on your wish list. ‘With rising temperatures and longer summers, it is easy to see the appeal of a house with a swimming pool,’ agrees Holly Stevens, Director in the residential property team with Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward. ‘However, this amenity can raise issues, both practical and legal. So, it is important to do your homework first.’ Here she offers some advice before taking the plunge. Ask yourself how often you will use the pool In the heat…
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