For a conduct dismissal to be fair an employer must (at the time of dismissal): Believe the employee to be guilty of misconduct;Have reasonable grounds for believing the employee was guilty of that misconduct;Have carried out as much… Read More

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Improper use of email and the internet by employees can lead to issues ranging from job performance problems, damage to business reputation, loss of business and all manner of other offences. It is only natural that employers will want to… Read More

As many head back to work this week after the Christmas and New Year break the first Monday of the first working week has been labelled by the media as Divorce Day for some years the day when enquiries about divorce are said to be at their… Read More

2015 saw a fantastic year for Emsleys, with continued success and recognition at national level. In August the firm was shortlisted for three national awards; The Law Society’s Excellence in Client Service and Excellence in Business… Read More

Q. Why would I want to extend my lease? A. If your lease term (the amount of time left on the lease) dips below 80 years, a lot of lenders will not lend money to prospective purchasers. Therefore if you are thinking of… Read More

In any situation where a landlord wishes to regain possession of his or her property, they must follow the possession procedures outlined in the Housing Act 1988. Very simply, the possession procedure is as follows: Serve a valid notice… Read More

A High Court Judge has ruled that farmer Robert Fidler will be jailed should he fail to demolish his mock-Tudor castle by 6 June 2016. Mr Fidler built his home in secret at some point between 1999 and 2006 without planning permission.… Read More

Two ex-wives have successfully won the right to re-negotiate their divorce settlements. Ms Sharland and Mrs Gohil both found out, some years after divorce, that their husbands had lied about their wealth. Ms Sharland divorced in 2010. Her… Read More

From 1st October 2015 the new Consumer Rights Act 2015 aims to make consumer rights clearer. Covering everything from the sale of goods, services, digital content and more, the intent is to require businesses to deal with consumers in a… Read More