When a person dies, the time it takes to sort out their estate can vary dramatically. If the deceased left clear instructions in the form of a detailed Will and the content is not contested then probate can be completed very quickly. However, if someone dies intestate (without having a Will) or the Will is…
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…
Staff of White Peak Distribution Limited could be entitled to a protective award payment following the company’s administration. On 25 August 2021, White Peak Distribution Limited announced that it was going into administration. The company employed approximately 30 employees. White Peak Distribution Limited – your protective award A protective award is an award of money,…
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…
We are sorry to hear that All Foundations (UK) Limited went into administration. We understand how difficult this may be for those employees whose jobs are at risk. We are here to support those employees of All Foundations Limited through the process. Employees at All Foundations, your protective award claim If you think you are…
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 here to support those employees of Simton Food Products. Simton Food employees, you may have a protective award claim We are sorry to hear that Simtom Food Products have gone into administration. We understand that this may put many jobs at risk and are here to support those employees. If you are an…
The last couple of years has been tough for everyone, emotionally, physically, and financially. Thousands of people in rented accommodation have been left wondering if they’ll be able to keep a roof over their heads as their jobs either disappear or they’re put on furlough on less than their usual wage. For small businesses, the…
Employees of Fruehauf Limited may be entitled to a pay-out if they are made redundant. Fruehauf’s employees potential Protective Award entitlement We are sorry to hear that Fruehauf Limited, based in Grantham, have gone into administration. This puts the jobs of 100 employees at risk, potentially making its employees eligible for a Protective Award. If…
Linder Myers will work alongside any potential redundant employees of Positive Steps (Care Services) in Peterborough. We will work with you to ensure you get the pay out you deserve. This is even the case where your employer went into insolvent liquidation. Positive Steps (Care Services) employees, you may have a protective award claim We…
The school playground is notorious for bullying. But if you think that stops when you leave school and go to work, you’d be sadly mistaken. Bullying in the workplace is a common occurrence for thousands of UK employees, who are subjected to daily harassment and undue pressure from both bosses and work colleagues. So when…
When someone is unable to take care of their own affairs, they will often have a deputy or attorney appointed to look after their interests on their behalf. That can cover a broad range of decisions relating to medical treatment and financial management. Deputies are appointed by the Court of Protection when an individual’s capacity…
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…
Buying a property at auction is exciting, exhilarating, and just a little bit scary. There’s an opportunity to pick up a real bargain (as long as someone doesn’t start bidding against you), it’s an instant purchase, and once you’ve bought your property it’s yours to do with as you wish (subject to any restrictions imposed…
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 GDPR legislation was introduced in May 2018. Since then companies such as Google have been hit with hefty fines and there have been over 160,000 breaches. While most larger firms will understand GDPR inside out (and indeed have a data protection officer in charge of this) some smaller companies are still not fully up…
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…
As co-habiting rather than marriage becomes the norm among younger generations, the number of divorces in the over 60s has suddenly started to climb. Couples who married very young in the 1970s have stayed together for longer because, for years, divorce was not only frowned upon but was a difficult and lengthy process too. It’s…
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