The Process of Buying a Home
Private Property Blog Buying a home can be perceived to be an intimidating process, but when it is broken down it doesn’t have to be. If you are ready to put your moving plans into action, this guide will take you through the process of buying a house, from working out your budget to making […]
Forfeiting a Commercial Lease for Rent Arrears
Commercial Litigation Blog From time-to-time, the Commercial Litigation team at Martin Kaye Solicitors are asked by landlords or their agents whether they can forfeit a commercial lease for rent arrears. The law in this area is very technical and it is easy to go wrong. Here are some key points: First of all, have a […]
Claiming for Personal Injury After Tripping
Personal Injury Law Blog The Personal Injury Team at Martin Kaye Solicitors have decades of experience and have won millions for thousands of clients. At Martin Kaye Solicitors, we regularly deal with claims where people have fallen, as a result of a defective pavement, road or defects on private land. These types of claims can […]
No Fault Divorce
Family Law Blog During 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act came into force and it completely reformed the way in which couples can obtain a divorce. Prior to the new legislation being introduced, the divorce petition needed to be issued on the grounds that the marriage had broken down irretrievably and one party had […]
Unfair and Constructive Dismissal
Employment Law Blog Here at Martin Kaye Solicitors, we are often approached by individuals who feel like they have been unfairly or constructively dismissed. But what is the difference between the two? In short, unfair dismissal is when an employer does not have a fair reason or has not followed a fair procedure to dismiss […]
Apprenticeship Funding
The government has announced that employers of all sizes in England can now apply for extra funding to take on new apprentices. Under this updated apprenticeship incentive scheme, employers can now apply to claim £3,000 for each new apprentice that they hire of any age between 1 April and 30 September 2021. Key provisions of […]
COVID-19: Further Extension to Adjusted Procedure for Right to Work Checks
In a previous Alpha Alert, we informed you that the temporary COVID-19 adjusted right to work check measures were due to end on 20 June 2021, however, this has been further extended to 31 August 2021. Until this date: Checks can be carried out over video call; and Job applicants and existing workers can send […]
COVID-19: Right to Work Checks from 1 July 2021
With significant changes to right to work checks taking effect from 1 July 2021, the Home Office has issued guidance for employers who may employe EEA or Swiss nationals. These changes to the right to work checks apply only to checks carried out on or after 1 July 2021, retrospective checks are not required. The […]
Whiplash reforms will be implemented on 31st May 2021 for low value claim Road Traffic Accidents
The long-awaited whiplash reforms are set to be implemented on 31st May 2021. The reforms have been in the pipeline for some time now and were due to come into force in April 2020. What are whiplash reforms? Insurance companies have been campaigning for reforms to the current process as they believe that this will reduce […]
