Are you eligible for a refund on your power of attorney fees?Are you eligible for a refund on your power of attorney fees? The UK government is offering a refund of up to £54 to individuals who have previously applied to register a power of attorney.
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Understanding the card payment surcharge banUnderstanding the card payment surcharge ban Businesses are now banned from the common practice of adding surcharges to customers who wish to pay by card.
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Party Wall Act Issues - What You Need To KnowParty Wall Act Issues – What You Need To Know We receive frequent enquiries at Gales Solicitors about Party Wall issues, notices and enforcement. This brief guide sets out some of the key issues…
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Landlords - Obligations for new tenantsLandlords – Obligations for new tenants The new University term has begun and with it comes an influx of new tenants across Bournemouth. With a new tenant comes a long list of responsibilities and it is all too easy to miss these.
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Have you been reported to your professional body or the DBS?Have you been reported to your professional body or the DBS? If you are facing sanctions from your professional body, it is important to take legal advice at an early stage. If a referral has been made to the DBS for inclusion on the DBS Register then it is important that you seek legal advice as early as possible.
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The Employment Implications (or Lack Thereof) of Abuse of Migrant WorkersThe Employment Implications (or Lack Thereof) of Abuse of Migrant Workers with the impending exit from the European Union, mistreatment on grounds of immigration status will become even more far reaching and provide an unfair technical defence to many unscrupulous employers.
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An Uber Decision On Workers' RightsAn Uber Decision On Workers’ Rights This is a very important decision for any person who works in this type of job, whether or not any contract specifies that you are self-employed.
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Things You Need To Know About Worker StatusThings You Need To Know About Worker Status The distinction between a contract for services (employment contract) and a contract of services (self-employed contract) has been the subject of much litigation over the years.
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Holiday Pay Revisited: Employers Must Pay CommissionHoliday Pay Revisited: Employers Must Pay Commission Are you paying commission as part of holiday pay? The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that employers have to pay it, following the long-running case of Lock v British Gas Trading Ltd.
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What Impact Will Brexit Have On Employment Law?What Impact Will Brexit Have On Employment Law? Brexit (along with Donald Trump) remains the most topical headline in the news. I have yet to watch a BBC breakfast show that doesn’t mention the word Brexit (or Donald Trump come to think of it). But most business owners and employees are concerned about the impact Brexit will have on employment rights.
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