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Blog- Lunch in Northwich I am no expert, but I know what I like, and that is some good food at affordable prices. Over my time working at Mosshaselhurst Solicitors, I have scoured almost every establishment this great town has to offer in terms of...

Are you pursuing a Claim for Compensation for Discrimination? Did you know that when an employee brings a successful discrimination claim, the Employment Tribunal has power to make an additional compensatory award for their “injury to...

GOOD NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES INCREASE IN EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL AWARDS The statutory rate of a weeks pay is important for employers, employees and their advisers because it is used by Employment Tribunals to calculate: A statutory redundancy payment, and ...

EMPLOYERS – SHOULD YOU DISCLOSE A DEPARTING EMPLOYEE’S SICKNESS RECORD TO A NEW EMPLOYER? An employee’s sickness absence record is classed as “sensitive data” under GDPR and must not be disclosed to any third party...

FALLING OUT WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS? Differences of opinion between neighbours about land and/or boundaries can often appear trivial and unimportant, especially to those who have never had the misfortune to be involved in them. It is important to ensure...

APRIL FOOLS PAY Did you know that with effect from 1 April 2022 the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage will increase? The National Living Wage for employees aged 23 and over will increase from £8.91 per hour to £9.50 per...

EMPLOYERS – ARE YOU OBLIGED TO PAY YOUR EMPLOYEES LEGAL COSTS FOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS? If an employee signs a Settlement Agreement then the employee will not be able to bring any legal claims against you providing these claims are set out...

  HAS YOUR MARRIAGE BROKEN DOWN? Currently, if your marriage has irretrievably broken down and you believe the only available option open to you is to start divorce proceedings, then you can only do this by proving one of five reasons to divorce your...

Are you planning to purchase a property this year   Current research shows that 1 in 5 adults in the UK plan to buy a property in 2022.  Of people looking to purchase a property this year 18% are 18-34 buying their first home, 14% of people...

Family Court rejects 28 identical divorce petitions It is established law that one of the grounds available to obtain a divorce in English/Welsh law is that of the “unreasonable behaviour” of the other party. When applying for a divorce on...