Valentine sweethearts urged to update their will this February 14
February 12, 2015
Blissfully loved-up couples planning on tying the knot this year should change their will to reflect their new circumstances. Many people are not aware that getting married automatically invalidates your will. That means if you don’t update it, you might...
Child Contact Arrangements
January 28, 2015
This is often a contentious issue for many separated parents particularly so during holiday periods and Christmas time regardless of how long ago they separated. Following changes in the law, parents are now required to attend mediation prior to commencing...
Getting Ready for Shared Parental Leave
January 26, 2015
Employers need to get ready for a significant change in the rights of employees who are parents. Parents of babies expected on or after 5th April 2015 will be able to convert the mother’s maternity leave into shared parental leave....
Setting Aside Judgment in Default
January 15, 2015
In a recent case (Robinson v. Kensington and Chelsea and another (2014) [2014] EWHC 4449 (QB)) the High Court set aside a Default Judgment that had been entered when the Defendant’s Acknowledgment of Service had been filed with the Court five...
Are you weak if you mediate a dispute?
January 9, 2015
No, you are not. On the contrary, to take some control of your own destiny and make your decisions is strength. Mediation is a tried and tested dispute resolution option encouraged by the Courts as a means of avoiding expensive...
Walker Foster strengthens its property team
January 5, 2015
We are pleased to announce that Julie Smith has joined our conveyancing department. Julie adds to the strong property department at Walker Foster. Experience, knowledge and dedicated people allow Walker Foster to provide professional service to a very high standard....
‘D Day’ – A Word of Caution
January 5, 2015
The Monday of the first working week back after the New Year break is customarily known as ‘D Day’ or ‘Divorce Day’. Our experience at Walker Foster is that January is the busiest month of the year for...
Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day
December 15, 2014
The Skipton and Ilkley offices of Walker Foster took part in the Christmas Jumper day initiative organised by Save the Children to raise much needed funds. The staff were invited to come to work in a colourful woolly on Friday 12th...
Managing Poor Performance
December 11, 2014
This article looks at how employers can manage poorly performing employees. This article is addressed at employers who have employees who show a lack of skill or aptitude for their work and are making persistent low-level errors. Frequently, these are...
HOLIDAY PAY: WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
December 8, 2014
The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) case regarding holiday pay has caused quite a lot of comment in the press but what effect will it have for employers? Article 7 of the Working Time Directive (which is given effect in...