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There is an average of 4 million limited companies in Britain and at least 21 million full-time employees, and thankfully, UK employment laws are in place to make sure both employers and employees are protected from a multitude of unexpected circumstances in the workplace. What is employment law? Although employment law can seem complex and varied, its purpose is to protect worker and employer rights, its purpose is to help maintain a healthy balance in the workplace. Employment laws provide legislation on dismissal, annual leave, salary, discrimination, and many other areas for that matter. As a business owner, understanding UK...
Whatever the reason, hiring the services of a solicitor is a decision often not made lightly. If you’re going through, or anticipate going through a difficult period, turning to a trusted solicitor for guidance and legal advice should be a stress-free process. That said, finding the right firm to handle your case is crucial and requires a great deal of care and attention. Here are a few questions you should ask your solicitor: Have you handled a similar case previously? The first question you’ll need to ask is whether they have helped someone in a similar situation previously. To stand...
We’ve recently said farewell and good luck in retirement to two of our most long-standing colleagues, Carol White and Doreen Mason. Both Carol and Doreen served as the company’s Secretaries and each had been with the firm for over 40 years’ of their careers. As part of the ladies’ retirement celebrations, the team all joined together for a meal at Leek Bar and Grill. Since 1972, Carol has been a great part of the team at Bowcock & Pursaill and has always been on hand to keep everyone in the Leek office organised. She said: “I’ve enjoyed being apart of the B&P...
Buying a house can be a complex process. It involves different parties who all need to cooperate to make the transaction successful. But how long does it actually take? This is a question we get asked a lot, so we thought we’d explain the stages involved with rough timelines. It’s tricky to say exactly how long the house buying process will take but the national average is around 15 weeks once an offer is accepted. However, if you are in a chain, then this may impact on this timeline. Here are the stages for the house buying process: Getting a...
This newsletter covers: Horseplay and Vicarious Liability Holiday pay and the Gig Economy The Great Resignation Climate Friendly Employment Contracts Horseplay and Vicarious Liability Mr Heath detonated two explosive pellets close to Mr Chell causing injury to his hearing. This happened in the workplace, namely on the premises of Tarmac. Were Tarmac vicariously liable as employer? In the case of Chell v Tarmac, Mr Chell claimed they were. He cited a history of friction between fitters employed directly by Tarmac, and others by Roltech – rivalries arose. The potential vicarious liability of an employer is relevant where an employee causes...
The team from our Uttoxeter office have been collecting goods for Ukrainian refugees as part of their regular fundraising. Items collected include: toiletries; warm socks; cuddly toys; and more. At B&P we’re always happy to join in and raise funds or collect donations for those in need. And anyone interested in donating money to help can do so at: Unicef British Red Cross Oxfam
Back to the office? With this new beginning also comes a changing legal landscape in terms of employment law As working from home guidance is relaxed many employers will be welcoming their workforce back to the office. However, what employers may not realise is that new legislation imposed during the pandemic has changed some of the rules around office-based working. Now is the time for employers to plan for any issues which may arise, so that any potential legal risks associated with a return to the workplace after long periods of remote working or working from home can be identified...
B&P has supported Flora Aubrey, 23, through her professional development Flora joined Bowcock & Pursaill in April 2018 as an Office Junior, following her A Levels. She commented: “When I first joined the firm, my responsibilities involved looking after the general admin of the office such as monitoring and ordering stationery, organising legal case files and various office duties to support the wider team.” With a keen interest in the legal industry, Flora climbed the ranks within our Uttoxeter office to a Paralegal position where she maintains a high-level of professionalism when dealing with her colleagues and clients. Through CILEx...
The UK treats pets as chattels which is on the same level as a fridge, sofa or table. While there are murmurs of this changing in the future, nothing is set in stone. Spain has a law that makes pets an official family member, perhaps the UK will follow suit. What happens to pets in a divorce? Using collaborative law, it may be possible to deal with pet disputes quickly and easily. Of course, this amicable resolution isn’t always possible, and we are here to advise where necessary. If this doesn’t work, though, solicitors can help as mediators. We’re trained...
Founded in 1927, Bowcock & Pursaill has been our clients’ number one choice for solicitors in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire for almost 100 years. We also act on behalf of clients throughout the country.
The firm prides itself on its customer service, offering detailed and bespoke advice to clients thanks to our small and highly specialised team of partners, solicitors and legal executives based in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
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