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Normally in employment tribunal cases, the tribunal will only make decisions about issues that are raised in the pleadings (the ET1 and ET3) and/or those agreed between the parties during...
Section 230(3)(b) ERA says that an individual will be a ‘worker’ if they work under a contract with the company and have agreed to personally perform some work. However, they...
‘Without prejudice’ correspondence or conversations, which take place in a genuine attempt to settle a dispute, cannot then be used as evidence in subsequent legal proceedings. There are a few...
Restrictive covenants are terms in contracts of employment which restrict the employee’s activities after employment has ended. They will be void – and unenforceable – for being in restraint of...
Discrimination arising from disability happens when an employer treats an employee unfavourably because of ‘something’ arising from their disability and the employer cannot justify the treatment as a proportionate way...
An employee is constructively dismissed if the employer fundamentally breaches the contract of employment and the employee resigns in response. A breach of the implied term of trust and confidence...
As a firm we are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Queen Elizabeth II, our longest-reigning British monarch has been a constant symbol of duty and...
Since the estimated cost to raise a child from birth to age 18 for a single parent climbed to £193,801 in 2021, fair financial arrangements in relation to children are...
It is important to consider the availability of “Group Relief” from Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) when deciding how best to structure land transactions between members of the same SDLT...
With the country currently in crisis with the increase in utility bills and fuel costs, our family team are noticing a rise in the number of enquiries from people regarding...
Employers dread the vexatious litigant. Even the most spurious of Employment Tribunal claims takes up valuable management time and incurs legal fees to defend. The judgment of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”)...
Notice is normally needed in order to lawfully end an employment contract. A failure to give notice – by either party – will usually be a breach of contract. Many...
If an employee wins their claim for discrimination they will be entitled to compensation. That compensation may include a payment for injury to feelings. A case called Vento v Chief...
Case law has shown that an employee’s right to privacy is not reduced to zero at work. Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights provides that everyone has...
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (AWR) are derived from EU law. They aim to strike a balance between protecting agency workers and preserving the benefits of flexibility that using an...
The Government accepted the views of the Low Pay Commission and applied the following increases in the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage from 1 April 2022: Age 23...
Regulation 14 of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) sets out a worker’s right to a minimum of 4 weeks’ paid holiday per year which derives originally from the Working...
1. What is a leasehold? Leasehold means that you have a lease from the freeholder (sometimes called the landlord) to use the property for a number of years. The lease...
What are EPCs? An Energy Performance Certificate, often known as an EPC, is a certificate issued by an assessor which shows information about the energy efficiency of the property to which it...
Following the Government’s launch of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme on 14th March, many commercial property owners have been eager to help but have been unsure as to the financial...
All property (with a few exceptions) that is sold or let must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). These certificates have a range of ratings from A (most) to G...
Buying your first home is a daunting process. There is a lot to organise and co-ordinate. It is important to appoint a solicitor that is highly experienced and who comes...
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oxfordshire, Greencore Construction Ltd (“Greencore”) is an award-winning designer and builder of sustainable, high performance, climate positive homes. Greencore’s unique science led solutions are...
No fault divorces are to come into effect in England and Wales in April this year. This is the biggest shake up of the divorce laws in 50 years. This...
Clifton Ingram is offering local parents a copy of the ‘The Parenting Through Separation Guide’ which has been written by family professionals and advises parents of how to put their...
We are a nation of animal lovers. According to the PDSA 50% of UK adults own a pet and 26% have a dog. But what happens to the family dog...
Remote working has hidden employees from sight, causing some employers to worry about what their staff are doing during working hours. The Guardian has reported that one of the world’s...
As summer (finally) approaches, many of us are daring to dream of that perfect getaway – especially after the UK’s long winter in lockdown! Global pandemic aside, taking your child...
We’ve had a great relationship over the last 15 years, our old logo and the firm. A tip of the iceberg in Clifton Ingram’s long history, one moment in time...
We are delighted to welcome you to the Clifton Ingram Solicitors website. On 1st June 2021 Clifton Ingram acquired Bells Solicitors, Farnham, Surrey. For existing clients your day-to-day contact remains...
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