News
- Tuesday 12th April 2011
New workplace pension rules
Changes to the Pension Act 2008 will soon require all employers to enroll existing and new staff to a pension scheme within in three months of them joining the organisation. This and how to manage a change in employment contracts was the subject of two joint seminars held earlier this year by ...
- Monday 11th April 2011
Protect your rights with a cohabitation agreement
Whilst Royal Wedding fever sweeps the country it is important to remember that one in six couples in England and Wales choose to live together rather than being married or entering into a Civil Partnership and that figure is expected to rise to one in four in 2013. Couples in ...
- Monday 7th March 2011
Solicitors cook up a treat for Comic Relief
Maidstone solicitors Gullands joined in the Comic Relief fundraising fun on Friday 18 March, raising over £200 when a selection of homemade cakes and pin badges were sold to staff. The delicious selection of cakes were donated by staff within the firm of all levels and their wives including ...
- Monday 28th February 2011
Gullands' Online Employment Policies
Gullands’ employment team produce two handy checklists to assist employers with two key issues: Hiring Staff and Handling Grievances. ...
- Thursday 13th January 2011
Gullands Solicitors and Pharon Independent Financial Advisers Employment Seminars
Gullands Solicitors and Pharon Independent Financial Advisers held two joint breakfast seminars this week in Canterbury and Maidstone on the upcoming changes to Workplace Pensions and Employment Law. Thank you to all those who attended. To hear about future events, please email our ...
- Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Gullands' online Employment Policies: Adverse Weather Policy added
We have added a new Adverse Weather Policy. ...
- Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Gullands support for Girlguiding centenary
Gullands Solicitors sponsored the Girlguiding Kent Weald Centenary Finale event, which took place on Wednesday 20 October at the Kent County Showground, when over 2,000 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides gathered to renew their promise. The event was the culmination of a centenary year of activities ...
- Tuesday 21st December 2010
Ploughing a popular furrow
Gullands Solicitors together with Cranbrook accountants McCabe Ford Williams entertained clients and their families at the annual the Weald of Kent Ploughing Match, held at the end of September. The match, organised by the Weald of Kent Ploughing Match Association, attracts thousands of visitors ...
- Monday 20th December 2010
Snow code
Last year heavy snowfall took everyone by surprise. There is little that can be done if the snow falls thick and fast overnight. Paths became inaccessible because of the compacted snow and ice making them treacherous. In some countries home owners and shop keepers are encouraged, if ...
- Saturday 18th December 2010
Don't let a Christmas tipple push you over the limit
The Christmas period is always a time when people may be tempted to take a chance on driving home after a drink or two at the office party or family get-together. The best advice is always to avoid drinking altogether if you are planning to drive. Failing this, here is some information that may be ...