Employment Settlement Agreements Q & A- For Employers and Businesses
What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee that resolves disputes or potential claims that could arise during or after employment. It typically involves the employee agreeing to waive their rights to bring claims against the employer, often in exchange for a financial settlement […]
Employment Settlement Agreements Q & A- For Employees
What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee that resolves disputes or potential claims that could arise during or after employment. It typically involves the employee agreeing to waive their rights to bring claims against the employer, often in exchange for a financial settlement […]
Dispute Resolution – The Legal Process Explained
Pre-Action The dispute resolution process begins long before court proceedings, starting with a Letter of Claim (also known as a Letter Before Action or Letter Before Claim). This letter is the Claimant’s primary opportunity to clearly outline their claim, including the legal basis for it, before involving the Court. It is crucial for the Claimant […]
Dental Practice Sales and Purchases- Part 1 – Selling a Dental Practice
Knowledge of the Process You have received an offer to buy your dental practice, and you are probably feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety about what happens next. Being forearmed with knowledge of the process will help- as preparation is key. In this short series, we will look at each stage of the process. […]
Reusing an Insolvent Company Name – Section 216 Explained
Ever wondered how a company can become insolvent but then seems to reappear shortly after? Find out how a company name can be reused following an insolvent liquidation. What is Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986? Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 prevents directors or shadow directors of a company that has entered […]
Tenant’s Repair Obligations in Commercial Leases
When entering into a commercial lease one of the key considerations for both landlords and tenants is understanding their respective obligations regarding repairs and maintenance. Repair obligations can often become a point of dispute if not clearly defined in the lease, as well as a source of significant financial liability. What does ‘Repair’ mean? Repair […]
How Reliable is Witness Statement Evidence
A Critical Analysis The preparation of a party’s witness statement is perhaps the most important step in the lead up to a trial. However, it has long since been recognised that the reliability of such evidence is, like many other aspects of life, subject to the inherent fallibility of human memory. As I can attest […]
Easier for Employees to Claim Back Dated Holiday Pay
A gap of 3 months will no longer automatically break the chain when calculating holiday back pay making it easier for employees to claim up to 2 years of underpaid holiday.
