As of 1 January 2027, employees who have worked for their employer for more than six months are entitled to the protections offered by the law of unfair dismissal. This means that, for an employer to fairly dismiss an employee with more than six [...]
In the majority of Employment Tribunal claims, you have 3 months less 1 day from the date of the alleged breach to submit your claim to the Employment Tribunal. This is known as the limitation date. Knowing when the countdown to limitation has been [...]
If you are self employed and injured in an accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim not only for your injury, but also for the financial impact on your business. Many self‑employed people worry that lost income or business [...]
When considering any claim for a debt recovery action advisable to consider the debt owed to you versus the costs involved in litigation. Ultimately, litigation can be costly and a lengthy process. For a pocket-sized debt, litigation is not cost effective and will likely [...]
By the time you are ready to instruct a solicitor to act on your behalf in your debt claim, it is beneficial and cost effective to ensure you have collected as much evidence as possible prior to your initial meeting. Once you have all [...]
Finally taking that next step to instructing a solicitor can be overwhelming. All of a sudden your claim for a debt action feels a lot more serious. Here at Mewies Solicitors it is our intention to make your claim as stress free and straight [...]
Understanding your rights after an injury in England and Wales is essential for ensuring you are compensated correctly. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another party, such as in a road traffic accident, an accident at work, or a trip [...]
If you are an employer, you should be aware of the five permitted reasons for dismissing an employee under the Employment Rights Act 1996. A dismissal for any reason falling outside of those stated in the legislation exposes you, or your company, to a [...]
Bankruptcy is the process where an individual is formally declared unable to pay their debts (debtor). Once the debtor is declared bankrupt their assets are liquidated and distributed amongst their creditors. In turn the debtor is released from further liability arising from the debts [...]
Buying a home with your partner can be the first step to a blissful life of love and harmony. It can also be the cause of trouble and strife – and not the marital kind. If you co-habit with someone who is not your spouse, [...]