Government spending £1m to tackle pregnancy discrimination The government is launching an independent research programme to tackle the problem of workplace discrimination against pregnant women. The Minister for Women and Equalities, Maria Miller, has given the go-ahead for the project which will analyse the effect of pregnancy discrimination on both families and the economy. The £1m study will be carried out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The …Read More
How the law can help as dementia crisis looms
How the law can help as dementia crisis looms The Government has launched a new interactive online map to enable people to see the quality of care provided for dementia sufferers in their area. There are 670,000 people in England who suffer with dementia, and the number is likely to double over the next 30 years. A further 21 million people have a close friend or family member who suffers …Read More
Father loses appeal over parental responsibility for his son
Father loses appeal over parental responsibility for his son Fathers usually succeed when applying for a court order to grant them parental responsibility for their children, as it is generally considered to be in the children’s best interests. However, applications will be refused if the courts feel it would be to a child’s detriment, as happened in a recent case before the Court of Appeal. It involved an unmarried couple …Read More
Help to Buy Scheme
Helping first time buyers onto the property ladder…. Help to Buy scheme helps 15,000 people to own a new home The Help to Buy: equity loan scheme has so far helped more than 15,000 people to own a new home. The government scheme came into effect on 1 April 2013 and applies to new build properties only. To qualify, you need a minimum deposit of 5%. The government will then …Read More
Concert for The Matthew Elvidge Trust
On Wednesday 26th March 2014, Bates Solicitors proudly supported The Matthew Elvidge Trust by hosting a concert featuring The Angell Piano Trio and operatic bass, Matthew Rose. The concert featured the premiere of Martin Suckling’s ‘Songs from a bright September’ and guests at the concert were privileged to be able to hear Martin introduce his work, which he composed specifically for the Trio and Matthew. The concert programme also included …Read More
Are all Employment Bonuses Payable?
Bankers’ bonuses continue to generate much comment in particular in certain parts of the press. The entitlement to a bonus is however a contractual issue and the parties to the contract are the employer and the employee. The view of the public is irrelevant. Although there is legislation to provide a national minimum wage, there is no legislation to cap a maximum wage. It is however not only bankers who …Read More
Bates Solicitors sponsor the Hartley Fun Run for another year
Bates Solicitors are proud to have been sponsors for the Hartley Wintney Fun Run for another year. And it was a Record Year! 295 Entrants The Fun Run was held on Sunday 14th October 2012 at Greenfields Junior School. Their aim is to get children and young people into running as a way of promoting life-long well-being and good health. We also raise funds for local organisations. Lots of people …Read More
Bates Solicitors are set once again to sponsor the ‘Odiham Jazz Weekend’
Bates Solicitors are repeating previous years sponsorship for Odiham Jazz Weekend which is held in Odihams Chalk Pit. They have sponsored this event and organised by the Rotary as it is an important event to the local community. Details of the upcoming event are as below: Odiham Jazz Weekend August Bank Holiday Saturday 24 August 2013- 7.00 pm Sunday 25 August 2013 – 12noon (Gates open 30mins before – Click HERE for …Read More
Cowling Hodgson Join Bates Solicitors
In April this year, Bates announced the incorporation of Cowling Hodgson Solicitors into their Fleet branch. The team at Cowling Hodgson joined the firm at the Fleet Estate Office (67/69 Fleet Road) and continue to offer all their clients the same efficient and friendly service as part of Bates Solicitors. Ian MacDonald, Senior Partner of Bates stated that ‘he was excited to be working together with Cowling Hodgson, as the …Read More
The Crellins Carter practice in Weybridge joins Bates Solicitors
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