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A settlement agreement, or severance agreement, as they are sometimes known, is a legally binding contract which is usually used to bring an employment relationship to an end. It sets out in writing the agreed way the employer and employee will part ways. ...
By Emily Hudson Having completed my 3-year LLB degree course at Northumbria University, I’ll be starting a Masters in Law in September. During the summer I was keen to gain some practical experience within a law firm and I was delighted to be able...
Harrowells Solicitors are delighted to announce that Matthew Hayward and Matt Rowley have been appointed as Directors. As Directors of Harrowells Limited, Matthew and Matt will be contributing to the leadership, commerciality and strategic direction of the...
We had the great pleasure of attending The Ryedale Show near Kirkbymoorside last month. This is a fantastic, traditional and very successful farming event, which is growing in number every year. This year’s show saw the usual judging categories of...
The King’s Speech on 17 th July 2024 outlined 39 bills that the new Labour government want to pass in the next parliamentary session. Included in these is a new Employment Rights Bill which will dramatically change the employment landscape for the...
When a couple with children separate or divorce, they will need to make decisions about where the children will live and how much time they spend with each parent. There will also be decisions to make about their upbringing, such as education,...
As a private landlord it’s easy to trip into pitfalls at the beginning of a tenancy which can make it difficult to regain possession of your property if things go wrong later on. In this article, we run through Harrowells’ ‘possession...
Driving from Wass to Coxwold the other day, I noticed the ‘Welcome to Hambleton’ sign had disappeared. Not, as in the past, because someone had missed the bend but rather as a sign that the new North Yorkshire Council was slowly removing the...
In March 2023, the Law Commission announced that it will review the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act). The mainspring of the Act is security of tenure: the right for eligible commercial tenants to remain in their premises. The Act was introduced...
On 1st May 2024, the Government will implement an increase in Courts and Tribunals fees by up to 10%. Within the Family Courts, we will see an increase in court fees for financial arrangements and child arrangements, with the divorce fee...
Buying a home in the countryside can have some unexpected surprises
Buying a property in the countryside can be incredibly appealing. The promise of open space, peaceful surroundings and a closer connection to nature draws many people away from towns and cities each year. A rural home may seem idyllic, but buying property in...
The first major changes introduced under the Employment Rights Act 2025 came into effect on Monday 6 April 2026, with further developments scheduled over the coming months. Employers should ensure they remain compliant with employment law, particularly in...
Is 'Last In First Out' a fair method for selecting employees for redundancy?
In recent times, employers are noticing a squeeze on consumer spending, along with increased operating costs. Many are coming under pressure to reduce costs and may be forced to consider redundancies. Whilst the ‘Last in First Out’ (LIFO)...
