Commerical Services

Later this month, 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into law. This will be backed up by a UK Act that adds to and clarifies some of that European law. All indications are that the...

The issue of dilapidations can be a mystery for both landlords and tenants. Dilapidations is the claim made for damages by a landlord from a tenant based on the repairing obligations set out in the terms of a commercial lease....

We are pleased to welcome residential conveyancing specialist, Kim Favill, who joined our Belper office on 4th January. Kim was at PBS Solicitors in Belper (previously Pyms), but before that worked with Derby firms, Nelsons and Flint Bishop. Kim brings...

 1. Let us know well in advance There is a lot to do in preparing the Legal Pack for auction. Searches need to be obtained. Replies to Enquiries completed. Warranties and Certificates provided. A complete and well prepared Legal Pack...

A new face has joined the commercial property section of solicitors Ellis-Fermor & Negus at their Beeston office. Martin Cornforth, who lives in the town, has joined the company at its Devonshire Avenue base after working with another legal firm...

Question My foreman and his wife are expecting a baby due next month. Exactly how much paternity leave may he ask for? Answer The statutory right to take Ordinary Paternity Leave (‘OPL’) was introduced in 2003. Your foreman may ask...

Question   I have a post available and am about to hold interviews. I am worried that an unsuccessful candidate might claim compensation for discrimination. What questions might I safely ask and what subjects should I avoid? Answer We all know...

Our Employment Rights series addresses important questions about employment matters. Our employment solicitors explain common misconceptions and break down legal jargon. Question:   I have been told that I have no employment rights until I have at least 12 months’ continuous...

Question: My employees do not have contracts of employment. Is this a problem? Answer: Every employee has a contract of employment.  If there is nothing in writing, however, that contract is just a verbal one. Omitting to have written contracts...

You need your workforce in place but how do you get them there? In a recent case a group of prison officers refused to be transported to work by their employer via a closed road during adverse weather conditions.  As...