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Question Time: Assured Shorthold Tenancies - Common Landlord Concerns

Residential landlords can often find themselves navigating an ever-changing maze of legal obligations and rights. We address some common concerns in respect of Assured Shorthold Tenancies below: Q1: The tenant has paid a deposit, what do I do now? ...
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The Importance of Pensions on Divorce

Normally only second to the family home, pensions are one of the most valuable assets within a financial settlement. However, they are so often overlooked. When dealing with finances upon divorce, the key factor in the vast majority of cases is the...
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PI Team Are Award Finalists

We are proud to share that our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team have been shortlisted for 'Team of the Year' award at the upcoming LawNet Awards. The department's reputation has grown significantly in recent years for being one of...
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Beyond Sustainability - Business First Magazine

In our latest issue of  Business First , we look at embracing neuro-diversity in the workplace and what employers need to know following changes to the Employment Rights Bill.  This edition also discusses understanding Heads of Terms in property...
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Welcome Carly Johnson & Tamara Clary to CWJ

Clarkson Wright & Jakes is delighted to welcome back Carly Johnson (nee Sargeant) as Partner and Head of the Residential Property team. Carly started her conveyancing career at Clarkson Wright & Jakes back in 2002 when she worked for the firm until...
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Employment Rights Bill

On Thursday 10 October the Government published its Employment Rights Bill. Whilst it feels as though this has been awaited for some time, what may not have been anticipated by many is the length of time it could take for the Bill to become legislation. Some...
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What To Do If An Employee Is Subject To Criminal Allegations

What are an employer’s obligations when an employee is arrested and charged? Should they dismiss, and are there any risks for the employer if they do? The action an employer should take following being made aware of criminal allegations against one of...
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Accessibility requirements for businesses

When thinking about accessibility requirements for businesses there are three streams to consider. These are: Accessibility to premises: Where customers, clients, visitors and others physically visit premises owned or operated by a business or public...
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Equal Pay

The principle behind equal pay law is that men and women should receive the same pay for doing the same work. This is achieved by implying a sex equality clause into contracts of employment. Equal pay law has been in the news recently following the...
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Duty To Prevent Sexual Harassment

On 26 October 2024 the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (“the Act”) comes into force. The Act imposes a positive obligation on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. What is...
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