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 →

A brief guide to settlement agreements for employers covering how they work, why they are used and when to use them. Written by Employment Specialist, Melanie Rowe, from Murrell Associates, Truro, Cornwall. Continue reading →

Landowners in Cornwall who are considering, or in the process of, selling land for the purpose of residential or commercial redevelopment, are likely to be affected by the new Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) introduced by Cornwall Council on 1st January … Continue reading →

What happens and tips for a successful outcome Being taken to an employment tribunal is something most employers dread. Whilst not something you would ever wish for, with some basic knowledge of the various steps and solid legal advice, the … Continue reading →

Right now, times are tricky for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Uncertainty abounds across every industry as Brexit (and all its different permutations) looms on the horizon. If you are a business owner, you’re no doubt craving clarity while, … Continue reading →

We knew from the beginning of the year that 2019 was going to be dominated, in one way or another, by the single biggest change in politics we’ve seen in a generation: Brexit. Yet, while many of us look on … Continue reading →