When Mini Breaks Just Don’t Cut The Mustard!
Employment Appeal Tribunal says twenty-minute rest periods for workers should be given in one run, not as a series of mini-breaks as doing this will infringe the rights of workers to a suitable rest period. The warning comes after Network Rail was found to have failed to take the necessary steps to facilitate full...
What does Intestate mean for you?
October 2014 saw the biggest changes in probate law’s history come into effect. While the overhaul meant no real difference to those with minimal assets, for the partners of those who died without making a will and who have more assets, it meant significant change. In the cases where a Will is involved, the...
Understanding the National Living Wage
Fair pay for a fair day’s work is the bedrock of a good relationship between employers and employees. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) has ensured that everyone gets a minimum amount per hour, which is legally enforceable. But in 2016, the government introduced the new National Living Wage (NLW), which is mandatory for workers...
Short Term Lets & ‘Airbnb’ Landlords
Rule changes on short term lets could see part-time landlords hit by a new tax bill from next year if they let out their whole property. Homeowners can currently earn up to £7,500 per year tax-free by renting a room to a lodger but the rise of the sharing economy and sites like Airbnb...