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*ASBESTOS CHECK & SURVEY IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES* It is no longer news that recently a Manchester Crown Court was closed and will remain closed for two weeks or more due to testing for...

In a recent judgment the Court issued a decision which could positively impact the bargaining position of parties, and in particular tenants, seeking to correct an error in the drafting of clauses in...

Today we received a wonderful "Thank You" from the individuals at Creative Day Care with these lovely paintings. We recently helped them to acquire a fantastic collection of books through our Community Book Pledge...

As solicitors, we at Bradley & Jefferies understand the value that books can bring to the lives of their readers. However, whilst this past year may have been challenging for a lot of...

  Last week the Court of Appeal gave judgment in the case of Donovan and another v Grainmarket Asset Management LLP[2021] EWCA Civ 686 highlighting the importance of clearly documenting the contractual relationship in...

  Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 10 to 16 May 2021. This year, the Mental Health Foundation is inviting us to reconnect with nature across the week. Whilst that might be more...

As part of our latest community support project, we are working in partnership with Jade Field (Independent Usborne Organiser with Usborne Books at Home) to increase access to books for those in need...

*Amanda Jefferies, Head of Employment Law, **summarises the latest guidance which was published by the Government over the weekend about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave).* Up until now, there has been an element...

*For a FREE FURLOUGH LEAVE AGREEMENT, please see below. * *Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme* At present, only an outline of the scheme is available and many questions remain unanswered. The government has stated that HMRC will...

*Payment where an employer sends employees home* Employers have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA 1974), and associated legislation, to protect the health, safety and welfare at work...

*Amanda Jefferies, Head of Employment Law, summarises the Employment Law changes which are likely to affect all businesses from April 2020* Including: Changes to Employment Contracts Holiday Pay Calculations Parental Bereavement Agency Workers Increased NMW Rates Shared Parental Leave...

Most readers will know that there are rules in place to protect employees if the business in which they are employed changes hands. They are rather snappily entitled “the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection...

There is an increase in County Court Civil action cases where parties to proceedings are not legally represented, often known as litigants in person (LIP). The Ministry of Justice quarterly published figures showing...

It has been 2 years since we made our move from Friar Gate to our new offices on St Mary's Gate! Head over to our Contact Us page for our full...

We doubt that many readers will have failed to notice that the law regarding data protection changed on 25th May 2018. You may already be fed up with hearing about it but,...

Bradley and Jefferies are delighted to welcome three new recruits to the firm within the last few months. Victoria Maisiri (far left) has joined us as a Paralegal in our Commercial Property Department,...

Huge congratulations to our latest Trainee Solicitor to qualify.  Nicola Vernon, who has been with us since 2015, will become a fully-fledged solicitor with effect from 2nd January 2018!  Nicola completed her law degree...

Congratulations to Emma Allen and Team Loreal who completed the 5km inflatable run at Newark in September 2017, a fantastic £845 was raised! Donations were made to PASIC who support young children with...

Good question, you may say, since October 2016 the government has been carrying out an enquiry into whether the terms “Employee” and “Worker” are properly defined legally. Currently there are three possible categories; “employee”,...

As a result of a recent case relating to workplace stress or depression being seen as a disability, it may be useful to look at the law relating to disability. The law...

This is an interesting legal topic that rarely gets a mention. Most employers, employees and HR professionals are well aware of the main grounds for which an employee can be dismissed; gross misconduct,...

With the state of world affairs today, religious fanaticism, radicalisation and hatred is a topic that can spill over into the workplace, especially into the controversial area of religious symbolism. In fact two...

The various specialist civil courts in England and Wales will be reorganised and be officially known as the “Business and Property Courts of England and Wales” from June 2017. They will handle, amongst...

Well article 50 has been effectively triggered today. Since the referendum there has been a period of uncertainty, but the latest analysis of possible effects on businesses and the probable changes to the...

One legal issue that rarely gets mentioned is what happens if a company decides to re-locate. Many contracts of employment include mobility clauses which effectively force employees to move, leave or face dismissal....

The law is forever being changed and amended so it often helps to know what’s likely to happen in the year ahead so as a business you can make plans and contingencies....

The results of a recent case which is the first such conviction under the new laws have led the Competition and Markets Authority to issue new rules and guidelines for company directors. A...

Although the General Data Protection Regulation comes into force on 25 May 2018, businesses should really look at their processes and procedures now, because the GDPR will create a major shift in how...

Thinking of buying a business? There may be more to consider nowadays than you might think; due diligence is vital when it comes to deciding whether or not to go ahead with...

So the New Year is a few months old and you’ve decided to start up on your own, good for you! Whatever you decide you want to do, though there are certain...