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A recent fraud case has highlighted how important it is to take legal advice before releasing equity from your property*. Edwin McLaren and his wife Lorraine were found guilty of...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/another-example-of-property-fraud/
Employment tribunal ruling which could open the flood gates to further claims An Employment Tribunal in Manchester has ruled that women who work at a major supermarket can pursue a claim...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/battle-for-equal-pay-for-shop-floor-stackers/
INVITATION – EMPLOYMENT AND TAX SEMINAR WHAT – BREXIT AND BUSINESS, HMRC, DIVIDEND RULES, PAYROLL AND TAXATION WHEN – WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23rd 7.45AM WHERE – CONFERENCE ROOMS, HOLLINWOOD BUSINESS...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/brexit-and-business-hmrc-dividend-rules-payroll-and-taxation/
A number of measures and changes were announced in this month’s budget that are of interest to employers. “There are several key changes to employment law coming into force in...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/budget-2016-a-must-read-for-employers/
This article is not about those who dose off when they are supposed to be working! Rather it reviews the circumstances in which those who “sleep-in [at their work premises]” during...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/can-employees-claim-wages-if-they-sleep-at-work/
Our commercial team recently dealt with a property transaction for Linda Lewis Kitchens and helped then expand their offering by moving into amazing new premises. There is however some spare...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/commercial-space-on-offer-in-oldham/
The Court of Appeal has handed down its decision in British Gas v Lock – an important case on the calculation of holiday pay. Mr Lock was a salesman on...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/commission-holiday-pay-and-employment-law/
An Employment Tribunal has now ruled that two drivers who provide services to Uber are ‘workers’ within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The case could have an...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/it-is-uber-difficult-when-you-face-a-tribunal/
We’re pleased to report that the government has dropped its proposals to increase probate fees confirming that there is insufficient time to implement the legislation ahead of the general election...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/relief-as-government-drops-propossals-to-increase-probate-fees/
Local law firm Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers have been shortlisted for the "Best Small Conveyancing Firm" of the year in the LFS Conveyancing Awards announced this week. The conveyancing...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/shortlisted-for-conveyancing-in-national-award/
On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). However, much needs to be done before the actual exit (the “Brexit”) takes effect. In the last...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/spring-brexit-update/
Law Firm, Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers have this month reported a record 28% growth of the business and on top of that have secured the Law Society’s legal practice...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/lexcel-award-for-solicitors/
Calling all professional businesses in Oldham, following on from a very successful launch in the summer the Professional Oldham group is hosting a second get together at one of Oldham’s...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/a-date-in-the-diary-for-all-professional-networkers-in-oldham/
April is always a changing point for employment law and from 1st there are a number of key issues which come into force which employers need to be aware of,...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/employment-law-changes-this-april-to-be-aware-of/
It’s that time of year again, a time for Oldham businesses to take stock, look at what they do well, how they have performed in the past year and then...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/firms-urged-to-get-involved-with-the-oldham-business-awards/
From April 2017 all businesses with a wage bill of more than £3m will be subject to an apprenticeship levy of 0.5 per cent of the payroll – the aim...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/make-sure-your-apprentice-has-the-right-contract/
Is your company one of the many in Britain to have a gender pay gap? Do you promote more male managers? If that’s the case then you are typical of...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/pay-gap-gulf-in-employment/
Do your staff have tattoos and how do you deal with them? Recent research published by ACAS has suggested that employees with visible tattoos face discrimination in the work place...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/why-you-may-be-missing-out-on-talent-if-you-stigmatise-tattoos/
No matter how often we might have heard soundbites such as ‘strong and stable’ and ‘Brexit means Brexit’ which are intended to reassure us, it seems that every major political...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/is-uncertainty-becoming-the-new-norm/
Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continue to be a hot topic in the business and financial worlds as an increasing number of people seek to transfer their pensions from a...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/whats-happening-with-db-pension-schemes/
A recent study by HSBC has revealed the main financial worries of the ‘millennial’ generation, recognised as those born between 1980 and 1997. As its title suggests, the ‘Future of...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/why-retirement-is-worrying-millennials/
The unexpected and alarmingly high number of celebrity deaths in 2016 got everyone thinking about their own mortality that little bit more. Even more worrying was the news that some...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/deaths-of-the-rich-and-famous-are-a-stark-reminder-to-us-all/
Dress up silly for Santa Day! We are holding our office Christmas Jumper Day this Friday, 11th December which this year has been renamed – rather appropriately – ‘Dress up silly...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/dress-up-silly-for-santa-day/
Single parents, the vulnerable, the disabled and those living on less than £15,000 a year are more likely to experience multiple legal problems, according to a recent government study. Access...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/local-people-losing-access-to-justice-claims-family-solicitor/
Our support for Action Oldham is on a bit of a roll at the moment. As I write, we are just a few pounds away from reaching our £1000 target...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/pearsons-ongoing-support-for-action-oldham/
From this May probate fees will increase and on some estates this could push the bill up by £1000s warned Partner and Head of Private Client, Daniel Prince. The Ministry...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/probate-fees-set-to-rise-from-may/
The Christmas Spirit has come early to staff at Pearsons as they have been doing extra shopping in the run up to December 25th in aid of the Oldham Food...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-christmas-spirit-comes-early-to-oldham-solicitors/
The Divisional Court has upheld an application brought against the Government, and held that the Government does not have prerogative power to invoke Article 50 without a vote by Parliament....
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/brexit-wrangle-continues-with-new-court-decision/
It’s coming to the end of Summer and many of us are planning new gym and eating regimes to reduce wider midriffs after holiday indulgences. Those who enjoy eating out...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/ensuring-your-tips-and-gratuities-reach-the-worker/
Close the gap! The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations), due to come into force in April 2017, will make it compulsory for companies with over...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/gender-pay-regulations-and-their-application-to-group-companies/
A national estate agency has recently completed analysis of the UK housing market post Brexit and says the outlook is positive The analysis, which is based on a daily sample...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/local-housing-market-buoyant-after-brexit/
Set to be introduced in April 2017, the Lifetime ISA essentially offers an alternative to the Help To Buy ISA. With two competing options on the table, it’s important to...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/help-to-buy-vs-lifetime-which-isa-is-best/
The popularity of investing in property to fund retirement remains prevalent, in spite of the government’s attempts to make buy-to-let less and less attractive. But is buy-to-let investment really a...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/does-buytolet-still-pay/
Philip Hammond’s Autumn Statement contained a raft of measures with ramifications for those dealing with employment issues. There have been some fairly gloomy reports in the press including “Worker prospects dreadful,...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/the-autumn-statement-november-2016-employment-perspective/
The number of unmarried cohabiting couples more than doubled in the 20 years between 1996 and 2006, from 1.5 million to 3.2 million. As a divorced financial adviser I know...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/what-it-means-when-you-hear-about-the-tax-advantages-of-marriage/
A recent study has found that the average deposit first-time buyers need to pay on a home has now risen to nearly £33,000. This is thanks to the average price...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/average-price-for-first-home-reaches-record-high/
New research by the Open University has found that the cost of Britain’s skills shortages amounts to more than £2 billion annually due to higher salaries, temporary staffing bills and...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/what-is-the-skills-shortage-costing-british-business/
The deputy governor of the Bank of England has stated that the bank should not be tempted to increase interest rates due to “imponderables” within the UK economy. The comments...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/will-interest-rates-ever-rise/
Investigative Reporter Alistair Jackson’s investigation into the death of his mother on Monday night’s Panorama provided a disturbing insight into the epidemic of sepsis in the UK and, even more...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/panorama-shines-the-spotlight-on-the-uks-sepsis-crisis/
Yes, it's true – you can open a pension for your child or grandchild. There are various options where a child's pension can be opened and a maximum of £2,880...
https://www.pearsonlegal.co.uk/blog/news/children-can-now-have-a-pension/
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