In the UK, approximately 40% of marriages end in divorce. For years, most people thought that the Christmas period was the time that most of these splits happened, but in fact, it’s after the summer holidays that’s the peak period for separations. At a time which should be happy, full of fun, and 100% family…
Unfortunately, Dawsons Music & Sound Ltd staff went into administration on the 1st September. If the staff are at risk of redundancy, or were made redundant without any prior consultation, they could be entitled to a protective award. What is a protective award? If you are an employee of Dawsons Music & Sound and have…
Hotel & Country Club, Bredbury Hall, had to close its doors after its parent company, Newco Ventures Limited, fell into administration in March 2021. Unfortunately, over 30 employees were made redundant without any notice. The employment team at Linder Myers, lead by Alan Lewis, successfully managed for Bredbury Hall’s employees to receive the eight weeks’…
We are working with previous employees of Garrandale Manufacturing Limited to ensure they get the maximum pay out for their redundancy. We can help employees of GBM by gathering all employees together to make a Protective Awards Claim. Protective Awards are given to employees who have not been consulted with adequately prior to their redundancy,…
While our NHS is the envy of the world, unfortunately, some people will have a bad experience with a medical professional at some point in their life. A rude or abrupt GP or a less than sympathetic nurse can be frustrating, but when does a ‘bad experience’ turn into negligence? Medical negligence is a serious…
We understand that a significant number of employees may have been placed at risk of redundancy after Kapex Construction Limited announced it was going into administration. Facing redundancy due to administration? The redundancy process is often a difficult time for the individual facing redundancy, but when it’s a mass redundancy due to the collapse of…
The first priority in a domestic violence situation is the safety of the victim and the children. If a partner is in immediate danger of physical harm, then there are several organisations that can help, including the police. While contacting the police should often be the first step, particularly if the victim and their family…
We understand that a significant number of employees may have been placed at risk of redundancy after Cleveland Bridge announced it was going into administration. Facing redundancy due to administration? The redundancy process is often a difficult time for the individual facing redundancy, but when it’s a mass redundancy due to the collapse of a…
We understand that a significant number of employees may have been placed at risk of redundancy after Clarico Recruitment Limited announced it was going into administration. Facing redundancy due to administration? When a company goes into administration there is usually real concern that all or a number of employees may be made redundant. The redundancy…
We understand that a significant number of employees may have been placed at risk of redundancy after Utility Exchange Online Limited announced it was going into administration. Facing redundancy due to administration The redundancy process is often a difficult time for the individual facing redundancy, but when it’s a mass redundancy due to the collapse…
Mercure staff based at the Altrincham Bowden Hotel are being made redundant after the hotel will cease to trade on the 31st October 2020. Facing redundancy due to administration The redundancy process is often a difficult time for the individuals, particularly those who have been made redundant because of a business collapse. Redundancies in these…
This week marks a decade since a German paper heiress had her premarital agreement (PMA) approved by the highest courts in England. The decision of the Supreme court in 2010 effectively changed the way that our family courts treat PMAs and, in turn, the way we advise our clients who are about to marry and…
Social media offers many people a level of anonymity that would be hard to achieve outside of online life. While there are a range of reasons people may choose to be anonymous online, this anonymity is often used by individuals to voice opinions – often negative or harmful – without repercussions in the ‘real world’. …
July 3rd 2020 is Action Mesothelioma Day. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that grows in the lining of a person’s organs – commonly the lungs – and is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. The Occupational Disease team at Linder Myers Solicitors has worked with many individuals suffering from mesothelioma and their…
A question our family team get asked a lot is: can I still get divorced if my husband/wife doesn’t want to? And the answer, which surprises many, is yes. When beginning the divorce process, the party instigating the divorce (known as the petitioner) will be required to state the reason for the breakdown of the…
A new Bill is set to end the ‘blame game’ experienced by divorcing couples. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was first introduced back in June 2019, but came to a standstill due to Brexit discussions and the UK General Election. The proposed Bill is now expected to receive Royal assent imminently, and aims to…
‘Furlough leave’ is a new concept to the United Kingdom, introduced through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Employers were encouraged to take advantage of this scheme as an alternative to making employees redundant. When furloughed, an employee does not complete work for their employer – but remains employed by them, while the employer claims 80%…
As the Covid 19 lockdown begins to slowly ease, the unfortunate reality is that not all marriages and relationships will be coming out the other side – with divorces sadly expected to rocket in the coming months. Some families may have enjoyed the ‘strange new reality’ of being together all day everyday. You’ve most likely…
An adult child with complex mental health issues has succeeded in a claim against her late Father’s estate for reasonable financial provision, despite being estranged from her parents. The judge acknowledged that may in part be due to her mental health issues. The estate was valued at £554,000. After much deliberation, the daughter was awarded…
The Coronavirus pandemic has, caused panic and uncertainty amongst many workers whose employers are severely impacted by the outbreak. In response to the national lockdown many employers made fast and drastic decisions to terminate contracts, make employees redundant or place employees on furlough leave. The speed of which these decisions were made, and the reasoning…
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