http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:27:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en EMPLOYING FOREIGN WORKERS If you want to employ people from outside the UK, you have to first ensure that they are allowed to work here. We provide an overview of the rules governing the employment of foreign workers. LONG SERVICE Employers do not have to justify a difference in pay between ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/employment-law-update-january-2010/ DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES Current figures show that mental health problems cost UK organisations a small fortune every year. We provide an overview of employers? obligations and some of the steps they can take to protect themselves. HOLIDAY BLUES European law gives workers the right to four weeks? paid annual ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/employment-law-update-december-2009/ BLOWING THE WHISTLE There are a number of circumstances in which workers can legitimately blow the whistle on malpractice at work. We provide an overview of the legislation governing this area. REPUTATION AT STAKE Employees can be dismissed for doing something that impacts on the reputation of their employer. We look ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/employment-law-update-november-2009/ There are many arguments regarding the pros and cons of a Home Information Pack (HIP). Quite simply you now have to have one before you can market your house, this article will tell you what is needed and hopefully give you an edge when you decide to put your house ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/home-information-packs-the-facts/ The thought of someone taking your children away is frightening and distressing for anyone, even if the people involved are doing it because they think it is best for the children. Taking children away should be the last step the council takes to make sure they are safe and well cared ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/care-proceedings-the-facts/ Comments from clients of our Accident and Personal Injury Department: “The service we received from Heptonstalls was excellent from all concerned. Staff dealt with us in a considerate manner and helped to put us at ease during a very traumatic time. We were helped all the way through our case and ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/client-testimonials/ Did you know that at the end of December 2009 the temporary stamp duty land tax threshold of £175,000.00 comes to an end and the previous threshold of £125,000.00 is restored. This means that for anyone buying a property where the price falls between £125,000.01 and £175,000.00 and completion takes place ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/buy-now-stamp-duty-threshold-restored-at-the-end-of-2009/ [caption id="attachment_429" align="alignright" width="100" caption="Julia Lock, Commercial Solicitor"][/caption] Julia graduated with a Degree in Politics with English from Loughborough University, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Birmingham University and the Legal Practice Course at The College of Law in York.  Julia has acted for a wide range of clients on a ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit/ Heptonstalls celebrate retaining mark of quality Heptonstalls LLP Solicitors are celebrating after successfully retaining the highest quality mark achievable by a Law Firm. The Lexcel Practice Management Standard is only awarded to Solicitors who meet high management and customer care standards, taking in depth look at the firms procedures and how it ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet/ [caption id="attachment_429" align="alignright" width="88" caption="Julia Lock, Commercial Solicitor"][/caption] Limited Liability Partnerships (“LLPs”) arrived upon the English legal scene in 2001 and provide an alternative business structure lying midway between the two long-established forms of business association, namely the traditional limited company and the traditional partnership. An LLP is a corporate entity with ... http://www.heptonstalls.co.uk/limited-liability-partnerships-the-third-way/