Australia proposes “right to disconnect” law – what rights do employees have to switch off from work in the UK?
Many workers may have encountered a similar situation in the workplace. Even though it is time to leave work, their superiors or bosses continue to frequently contact them about work. It is understandable that there are occasional cases where you need to work outside of your normal working hours due to emergencies or special […]
Three new staff members join Lisa’s Law
We are delighted to welcome three new staff members to Lisa’s Law Solicitors. Frankie, Sam and John bring a variety of skills which make them a great asset to the firm and we are very pleased to have them with us. Let’s introduce you to our new starters. Frankie With a […]
How can you challenge an unfair service charge as a leaseholder?
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, recently created headlines when he voiced his belief that the law should be changed so that leaseholders should reserve the right to refuse to pay service charges if they believe that they are too high. Many leaseholders have seen their service charges increase substantially in recent times, with the […]
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats increase security procedures to prevent illegal working
The Home Office have announced that three major food delivery companies, Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats are to undertake enhanced security checks to prevent illegal working. There appears to have been a major increase of illegal working with these companies, with some driver’s accounts being shared by others. Some drivers have taken advantage of […]
Disability benefits to be overhauled, with “lesser mental health conditions” such as anxiety and depression to be targeted
The government has announced plans to significantly overhaul the way that disability benefits are paid through Personal Independence Payment reform (PIP). As part of the announcement , a consultation has been launched on proposals for moving away from a fixed cash benefit system. The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has previously voiced his desire to […]
Rwanda declared a a safe country by Parliament, paving the way for asylum seekers removals
On the 25th of April 2024, the contentious Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, received Royal Assent and became law. The passing of this bill marks a big step forward for the UK government’s plans to remove asylum seekers to their chosen third country, Rwanda. The government has announced that the preparatory stages of […]
Government backs down on scrapping ground rent – what is the alternative?
We previously brought you the news that the government were planning to bring an end to ground rent following a consultation, with a number of options on the table. A number of news organisations have now reported that Michael Gove’s ambition to reduce ground rent to a peppercorn rate has been blocked by both the […]
The Innovator Founder Visa – a Guide for Applicants
The UK has a rich entrepreneurial spirit, with the likes of Richard Branson, Alan Sugar, and James Dyson all household names from the UK. It also has a proud history of welcoming immigrants to its shores, many of whom have founded successful businesses, whether locally or at a national level. The Innovator Founder Visa is […]
UK eVisa, what is it?
An eVisa is how you prove your immigration status in 2025. Physical documents like BRPs and vignettes will be replaced by eVisas, which will remain valid until their expiry date on 31 December 2024. If your status was granted for a longer period, it will not be affected by the expiry date of your […]
High Court refuses to reverse divorce order which was applied for by mistake
Imagine accidentally being divorced and unable to reverse it. This unfortunate scenario happened when a staff member at the law firm, Vardag’s, went to apply for a final divorce order for a client, but accidentally opened the file of Mr and Mrs Williams. Just 21 minutes later, the wrong couple was divorced. Mr and […]