Employers are obliged by the law to take steps to protect their employees whilst at work. This legislation ensures that the duties fall on employers to carry out risk assessments to identify health and safety hazards within the workplace. If you believe your employer has failed in their duty of care, and you have experienced …
A bookmaker is a person who, during the business, takes bets, sets odds, and undertakes to pay out on winning bets. All bookmakers must hold a Bookmaker’s Licence. Additional requirements: On-Course: If your business is conducted on-course e.g., track racing Off-Course: If your business is conducted from a bookmaking office. You will also need a bookmaking …
If you are the owner of a bar, restaurant, hotel, bookmaker, or club you need to understand the complex legislation surrounding licensing in Northern Ireland. McPartland & Sons have put together a quick guide to ensure you are operating within the law. What Is An Entertainment Licence? You need a valid entertainment licence if you …
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From time to time, both tenants and landlords may need to seek expert legal advice from a solicitor for a range of matters and different disputes. It could be related to payments, interest or maintenance, damage, and cleanliness – all these legal matters can be stressful and confusing without the right kind of advice, support …
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If you are a tenant within Northern Ireland in a private rented property you have rights that protect yourself and your home. Your tenancy agreement may give you more rights than basic legal options but if your landlord is failing to respect the law then your local council can take enforcement action. All tenants have …
In Northern Ireland, when a marriage or partnership breaks down, both people may wish to dissolve the bond legally. A married person can petition for a divorce while a civil partner applies for a dissolution. You cannot apply for divorce or dissolution for the first two years of your marriage or civil partnership. McPartland & …
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If you are arrested by the Police, you will usually be taken to the police station, held in custody in a cell and then questioned. After you have answered the questions required you will either be released or charged with a crime. Your Rights While In Custody The custody officer at the police station must explain …
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Child custody is the legal term given to where a child lives most of the time following the break-up of their parents. The parent with custody is responsible for making the day-to-day decisions regarding the child, while the non-resident parent receives specific contact arrangements. Child custody can refer to many parental concerns, including: Which parent …
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If you’re thinking of becoming the tenant of a commercial property it is vital to understand what you are taking on. Signing a commercial lease is very different to renting residential property, with a range of responsibilities that can come as a big surprise if you’re not prepared. Here are issues that every prospective commercial tenant …
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In today’s working society, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an increase in zero-hour contracts and casual working arrangements. Secondary employment is now more favourable amongst many. However, double jobbing does have its implication. Can an employee have a second job? In legal terms, there is nothing to stop an employee from getting a …
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