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Support for domestic abuse victims during lockdown
As the UK Government last week announced an extension of lockdown measures for at least three more weeks in a bid to combat the continued spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, people across the country continue to adapt to an extended period of life at home with their family. Recent stories in The Guardian and Times […]
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National award shortlisting shows law firm’s commitment to staff
Spratt Endicott Solicitors are celebrating as they are shortlisted for a national award. In recognition of their commitment to staff through their Employee Wellbeing Programme, the firm has been shortlisted in the People & Engagement category in the LPM Practice Excellence Awards. As a large and long-standing local employer, Spratt Endicott has always taken the needs of […]
Read More Spratt Endicott Solicitors congratulate Victoria Upton on her qualification as a Solicitor
Spratt Endicott Solicitors congratulate Victoria Upton on completing her training contract with the firm and qualifying as a solicitor.
Read More Varying maintenance payments as result of a change in your income
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have seen a change to their income for a series of reasons including: reduced hours, redundancy, pay cuts, furlough leave or a reduction in self-employed income. For those who pay either Spousal Maintenance or Child Maintenance, this can be a particularly worrying time as their ability to […]
Read More The financial impact of the Coronavirus Crisis
It is inevitable that most, if not all, businesses will experience financial difficulties through this pandemic, as a result of forced closures and social distancing measures. On 28 March 2020, the Government announced a package of measures aimed to help struggling companies through the crisis. Financial Measures The package of financial measures to support businesses […]
Read More New Trust Registration Rules – (Part 1)
On 24th January 2020 HMRC published its technical consultation on the changes to Trust registration. These changes are part of the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) which builds on the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, which came into effect June 2017. The 5MLD aims to further combat financial crime by boosting existing transparency rules and to prevent money […]
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Investigation Meeting not an Absolute Requirement
Is it a “basic employment right” to have an investigation meeting before a disciplinary hearing? No. A dismissal has to be fair and any investigation needs to be reasonable. The case below demonstrates that holding an investigation meeting is not an absolute requirement of a fair procedure. What is important is the substance of the […]
Read More Unconscious Bias and Procedural Flaws
Unconscious bias and procedural errors can cost employers money. In the case below, it cost almost £700,000. Aplin v Tywyn Primary School Governing Body Mr Aplin was the head teacher at Tywyn Primary School. In August 2015, Mr Aplin met two 17 year olds via the Grindr dating app and the three of them had […]
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Spratt Endicott Solicitors brings in debt recovery specialist to bolster client relations
Spratt Endicott Solicitors has welcomed a new specialist to its debt recovery team, who’ll be tasked with supporting the growth of the department by building new client relationships and extending existing ones. Heather Jackson joins the firm as Business Development Manager in the firm’s Debt Recovery practice, thanks to her extensive background in financial services, […]
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