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 […]
