I am a self-employed plumber working for a company and have heard that the Pimlico Plumbers are entitled to a big pay out of holiday pay because they are not actually self-employed. As I am a plumber does this mean the same for me? You will normally only have an Read more…
Summer is here…. Well unfortunately, the England boys didn’t bring it home for us this time but let’s not forget it’s still summer and the holiday season is upon us. It’s time to take off those waistcoats and slap on the sun-tan lotion. Holidays are exciting times but unfortunately some Read more…
I’ve heard private landlords now need licences to rent properties in certain parts of Sheffield. Is this true? A couple of weeks ago, the local media reported that a selective licencing scheme was being introduced in the areas around Chesterfield Road, Abbeydale Road and London Road. It is in response Read more…
What a difference a couple of months makes! After snow forced organisers to postpone the Dronfield 10K in March, for the first time in it’s history, this weekend, it’s second time lucky for all you patient runners, who will now be facing predicted temperatures in excess of 24°C. With conditions Read more…
Some time ago, we acted for a young lady, who I will call Miss D, who was a front seat passenger in her partner’s vehicle as they were enjoying a day out in the countryside. They were stationary in a queue of traffic when another motorist, without looking, pulled out Read more…
Will a court adjourn my possession application if the tenant pleads housing benefit problems? If your tenant has substantial arrears, you must have served the requisite notice before you can apply to the court for possession. The Housing Act 1988 requires you to issue a notice explaining the grounds upon Read more…
Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk Lasting Powers of Attorney can be made alongside wills and save a lot of heartache and distress. This month, Hannah Montague explains how Read more…
It doesn’t matter if the Taylor&Emmet Dronfield 10K is your first race or your 50th, there’s no better feeling than approaching the finish line knowing your hard work in training has paid off. We have a team of 10 taking part in the race, who have clocked up a fair Read more…
A headline in The Times last week caught my eye. “Tribunals gridlocked by surge in claims” it shouted at me, as I perused the paper over lunch. Yes, we might be experiencing some delays in the tribunal service currently, but certainly here in South Yorkshire, to call them “gridlocked” would Read more…
Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk. If you’re part of a modern extended family, your will needs to reflect your unique circumstances. This month, Richard Barlow explains more… My Read more…