York £10,000 Compensation for wasp comment….
Franco Villani, a Unite the Union representative, was likened to a wasp by bosses at Bridlington Hospital and in need of ‘swatting’ when, as part of his Union duties, he passed over line managers when reporting health and safety issues. Union representatives are protected in the workplace and are expected to hold management to account. […]
Important update for landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheets 2026 The Government has now published the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet2026 advising that all private residential landlords in England must serve this on existing tenants by 31 May 2026. The Information Sheet has been produced for landlords to give to their existing tenants to inform them of the […]
Martin House Make a Will during the month of March 2026
Leave your legacy to help us continue ours If, like many other people you have been putting off writing your Will, this is your chance to put that right. Ware & Kay Solicitors has teamed up with Martin House to give you the opportunity to have your basic Will written for free. Legacies are vitally important to Martin House. In fact, […]
Fixed-term contracts: Are they still relevant?
A fixed-term employment contract may seem the logical option to the employer when planning the resources for a particular project, seasonal work, or where the job is dependent on a specific funding stream which is only available for a defined period. Employees on such a fixed-term or temporary contract are protected by law from being […]
A Cautionary Tale: The Costly Lessons of Ellis v Ellis
Last year the High Court heard the case of Ellis v Ellis. This case concerned the disputed Will of Mr Care (Keith). Keith; his elder brother Vivian Pearce Care (Vivien) and Luke Ellis were the only children of Mr and Mrs Care. Keith died in March 2020. The main asset of Keith’s estate was land […]
Selling a leasehold property, what you need to know about ground rents
Ground rents have become a controversial topic in recent years. You may have seen stories in the press about leasehold properties with onerous ground rents which have made those properties hard to sell. So, if you own a leasehold property and want to move, should you be worried? Ground rents have acquired something of a […]
St. Gemma’s Hospice Make a Will Month (September – October)
We are delighted to be supporting St Gemma’s Hospice Make a Will Month, taking place throughout September and October. During this time, our team are offering their Will-writing services free of charge, in return for a donation to St Gemma’s Hospice. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to: ✅ Put their affairs in order […]