Jacksons' Blog

Material shortages and the construction sector

I was in a well known DIY store on Saturday looking for cement, no luck. It was the same in the next store too so my DIY will have to wait, much to my husband’s relief.  However, it is not unexpected.

Plan Farm Tasks to Avoid Accidents

Two recent prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have highlighted the importance of ensuring that work at agricultural sites is planned appropriately to ensure activities are carried out safely.
The first case involved a fencing contractor which rented a yard from a farmer.

Changing terms and conditions in employment contracts

As we swing into Autumn, the resumption of routine encouraged by the gradual return of staff to offices and other workplaces brings with it a focus on working practices which are likely to have changed at various times over the last 18 months.

Family law myth-busting: The death of the common law spouse

The ‘Common Law’ Myth.
The last half century has seen seismic changes in the structure of family units in the UK and across the globe. Now it is usual for couples to live together before marriage / civil partnership and many couples choose not to marry at all.

Restrictive covenants….or are they?

The recent judgment of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) in Father’s Field Developments Limited v Namulas Pension Trustees Limited is a reminder about the issues surrounding the use of restrictive covenants.
Restrictive covenants are intended to restrict the owner’s use of the land.

Why it’s great to work at Jacksons

As HR Manager of Jacksons, one thing I love doing is talking to candidates about what it’s like to work here.

Alarming Rise in Fatal Accidents in the Agriculture Sector

 
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a report which confirms that the agriculture sector has the worst rate of fatal injuries of all the major industry sectors.

Flexible Working and what it means

Home working, hybrid working, blended working are all buzz words at the moment in the flexible working world as we (hopefully) emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Don’t “bet the farm” in your divorce: how a family lawyer can help.

This week ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ was renewed on Amazon Prime, promising more insights into the day-to-day life of running a farm. Clarkson had no farming experience when filming started for Clarkson’s Farm.

The Stamp Duty Holiday

“The Stamp Duty Holiday”, a phrase that makes conveyancing professionals shudder.
The government first announced the Holiday in July 2020 and as a result the last year has been a busy one to say the least.