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In the matter of J v J [2014] almost 32% of the couples' assets were spent on costs. Although one might argue there were reasons to justify this, it has led to the High Court stating that; "a litigant should be able to demand a fixed price for each...

Newspaper reports of the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision missed out some crucial points and the devil is very much in the detail. 1. The higher holiday rate pay only applies to the first four weeks’ paid holiday each year (for technical...

Employers in the UK may have been miscalculating holiday pay for their staff for years and could be hit with massive bills for back pay. Leading Midlands law firm, George Green LLP is offering to carry out a free risk assessment for employers who are worried...

We always strive to provide a value adding service to our clients and we take pride from the fact that we are able to look beyond the legal detail.  It is with this in mind that we want to make you all aware of three types of scam which have been...

By 10 September 2014, all professional drivers (essentially lorry, bus and coach drivers) need to carry a Driver's Qualification Card (DQC). To get this, they must pass the Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – and it will be a...

Sweeney (deceased) v Strathclyde Fire Board Employers often get confused about what they can and can't take into account during the disciplinary process. In the Sweeney case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) looked at a situation in which an...

Where an employee has breached their contract, for example by not working their notice period, then it may seem fair to reduce their final salary payment. But deductions from wages can only be made in very limited circumstances. It really comes down to...

Clare Wiseman, head of our Family Team has recently completed her foundation training as a Collaborative Lawyer. Clare is now fully qualified to deal with cases through the Collaborative Law process. Due to pressures on the traditional court system and on...

George Green and ACAS join forces for popular event   Black Country law firm George Green LLP and ACAS hosted a joint seminar recently at the Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill. The event attracted a large number of local employers who were keen to hear...

New Consumer Contracts Regulations Come Into Force On 13 th  June 2014 new rules and penalties will come into force which affect all businesses which deal with consumers.  Here is a brief summary: General Changes Traders must seek the...