The commercial property team at Murrell Associates are pleased to have recently completed the purchase of one of the most historic and architecturally important Grade II listed buildings in St Ives on behalf of St Ives Workstation Community Interest Company … Continue reading →

This autumn, Melanie Rowe, Employment Law Specialist at Murrell Associates will be holding our first in a regular series of People Management Breakfast Forums. The forums are aimed at anyone who has HR responsibilities such as business owners, operations managers, … Continue reading →

One of the most frequently asked employment law questions, according to Google is: Do employees need employment contracts? One of the most common reasons employers give for not issuing a contract is that they are afraid of being held to … Continue reading →

Whatever the size of your business, as an employer it is vital to have the correct employment contracts in place. Employment contracts ensure not only that your business is protected but also that your staff are clear about what is … Continue reading →

NDA stands for non-disclosure agreement. Traditionally in the UK and the US this term is used as shorthand for a confidentiality agreement used in a variety of commercial relationships where confidential information is to be shared with individuals who would … Continue reading →

Relationships at work happen. Recently the #metoo movement has thrown sexual harassment at work into the spotlight. As one of the instances in which employers can be liable for the actions of staff, business owners will be understandably anxious to … Continue reading →

Employment law specialist, Melanie Rowe, discusses the pros and cons of recording disciplinary and grievance meetings and gives her top 5 tips on how best to handle them. Continue reading →

Following on from our popular spring breakfast seminar, our next breakfast seminar takes place in September and this time will focus on commercial property development. Continue reading →

Whether you are selling a business that you have developed and worked hard at, or you are embarking on a new venture or lifestyle change, you should make sure that you are fully prepared and protected. Most small business transfers … Continue reading →

References are often an area of confusion and concern for employers. Many decline to provide a reference for fear of the potential legal consequences of responding honestly. This has the negative side-effect of reducing the worth of a valuable recruitment … Continue reading →