So you’ve got a County Court Judgment against someone and they still do not pay, what should you do next? This blog looks at the various methods of enforcing County Court Judgments. A County Court Judgment (or “CCJ”) is just a piece of paper saying that someone (or it...
Businesses that sell to consumers need to BEWARE of the Cancellation of Contracts Made in a Consumer’s Home or Place of Work Etc Regulations 2008
by Liam Hastings | Aug 16, 2013 | Building Disputes, Litigation | 0 Comments
The regulations apply to businesses that enter into contracts with consumers in their home or place of work. They apply even if the customer invited the business to come round. The regulations require businesses to give the consumer a notice, in a prescribed form,...
Warning about the danger of using private investigators to follow sick employees
by Liam Hastings | Aug 6, 2013 | Disciplinary Procedures, Employment Law, Sickness | 0 Comments
West Yorkshire Fire Service got into bother recently after they hired a private investigator to follow a sick employee. They ended up paying the employee £11,000 compensation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-23588092 Hastings & Co Solicitors are based...
Changes to Employment Law on 29 July 2013
by Liam Hastings | Jul 30, 2013 | Employment Law, Employment Tribunal, Settlement Agreements | 0 Comments
Employment Law Update Liam Hastings of Hastings & Co Solicitors based in Chelmsford, Essex looks at recent changes to employment law. A number of changes came into force yesterday including:- 1. Fees are being introduced in the Employment Tribunal Employees...