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A Cheshire employment lawyer has said that a court decision on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will come as welcome news to many employers, following an important Court of Appeal ruling. The case of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake concerned whether workers who ‘sleep-in’ (i.e. they are contractually obliged to spend the night at or […]

A leading Warrington employment lawyer is urging employers to ensure that effective measures are in place to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. The call comes after the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a report, Turning the tables: ending sexual harassment at work, which identified that employers are not doing enough to protect […]

A top Warrington conveyancing solicitor has offered tips and advice to the thousands of people who remortgage each week. Whether remortgaging to move to another lender to take advantage of a lower interest rate, or to raise money for another property, engaging a trusted property law firm is crucial. A mortgage adviser may recommend a […]

Buying a house, flat or property in the UK can be a daunting process, with many different legal processes to go through before the sale can be classed as completed. The following guide outlines the conveyancing part of the process you’ll go through when buying a house in the UK. We’ll discuss exactly what a […]

The continuing growth in popularity of co-habitation is putting tens of thousands more people at risk of losing the roof over their head if their partner dies without a will. Homelessness could become the stark reality for people at any age, including those who’ve lived happily with a partner for decades, says specialist wills lawyer, […]

A partner at a leading Warrington law firm has praised the region’s business community after a sold-out glitzy awards ceremony. More than 450 guests attended the 2018 Warrington Business Awards with 12 gongs handed out on the night. Dunky’s Day Nurseries was the big winner scooping business of the year while Siobhan McCarroll, founder and […]

A leading wills and probate lawyer is urging Cheshire residents to seek professional advice if they are named as the executor of a will. Alex Mitchell, partner and head of the probate team at Watsons Solicitors in Warrington, is seeing an increasing number of cases be delayed or incur financial penalties due to a ‘do-it-yourself’ […]

A leading Warrington law firm is celebrating supporting sport and community groups in the region. Watsons Solicitors, which has been based in the town for 60 years, sponsors a number of local organisations and raises money for charity each year.  And 2017/18 was no exception with thousands of pounds donated and schools and sports teams […]

A leading employment lawyer in Warrington is warning the region’s businesses of possible significant consequences for missing the gender pay gap reporting deadline. Companies with more than 250 staff must report information about the differences between what their male and female employees earn.  The 4 April deadline for private sector employers is just days away […]

The law regarding protection of data is strengthening, giving people greater control over their own personal data, and requiring organisations of all sizes to be more accountable and transparent. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), comes into force on 25 May 2018, and will replace the current Data Protection Act.  Here’s a guide to GDPR […]