The National Minimum Wage (NMW) goes up on the 1st October – a chance for our employment solicitors to get in touch with a brief summary. By way of background, the NMW was introduced in April 1999. At the time, the NMW was only £3.60 per hour for employees over the age of 21 and £3.00 for […]
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How Much Money Should You Get in a Settlement Agreement?
If your employer has offered you a settlement agreement, you’ll want to ensure the financial terms are fair. So, how much is a fair amount to ask for in a settlement agreement? Understanding this can help you make an informed decision about accepting or negotiating the compensation offer. In this article, you’ll learn how to […]
5 Snippets of Advice for Every Small Business in Coventry
If you’re a small business in Coventry, you’ll want to make sure that you conduct your affairs responsibly, that you’re legally compliant and that you’ve got the right foundations in place. As a commercial solicitor, I often give legal advice to people starting out in business. Here are the top five tips I’d give to […]
7 Foundations on Which to Build Your Northampton Business
As a commercial solicitor, I’m often approached by people who are wanting to start a business in the Northampton area. A client told me recently how much he’d appreciated the advice I’d given him when he was setting up. After 5 years of successful trading, he was coming back for help with the next phase! The […]
CCJ Removal: 3 Ways to Remove a CCJ from Your Credit Report
Do you need to remove a CCJ? If you’ve discovered a County Court Judgment on your credit report, this could have dire consequences for many areas of your life. For example: Lenders may be unwilling to offer you a mortgage at a decent rate You may not be able to rent a home. Your job […]