According to Greek mythology, to be properly buried, a coin called an obol needed to be placed under your tongue. This would then be presented to Charon (the ferryman of the River Styx), as payment for the crossing of the river. The entrance to Hades, the underworld, was on the other side of the river.
Are you required to work on a public holiday? Thinking of calling in sick, being paid time- and-a-half, and getting an additional holiday? Recent amendments to the Holidays Act 2003 ("Act") will foil any such plan. The Act came into force on 1 April 2004. Following the introduction of the Act, a number of unintended
There is an increasing trend today for properties to be bought and sold at auction. If you are considering buying at auction for the first time, be aware that there are some matters which differ from the usual 'offer on paper' approach and which require your attention beforehand. Register Your Interest Firstly, you would do
Any individual may give another a power of attorney to manage his or her affairs pursuant to the Personal Protection of Property Rights Act 1988 (“the Act”). The Act provides for two types of powers of attorney: An Enduring Power Of Attorney As To Property This confers upon the person who is appointed (“the donee”)
When purchasing a property, it pays to investigate the history of the buildings on the land. If there are no records of building consents having been issued by the council, then at best the buildings may have been constructed without council approval and may not comply with the building code. At worst, they may be
You have had enough of working as an employee, and wish to take advantage of the benefits of owning your own business. You are about to make an offer to the vendor of a business and to instruct your lawyer to deal with the matter on your behalf. What happens next? Some of the issues
John is employed as a mechanic and has been working for the same employer for around six years. One day John arrives at work 10 minutes late and finds his employer, Bill, looking very unhappy. Bill says to John that he is sick and tired of John being late and then shouts at John, “That’s
John is employed as a mechanic and has been working for the same employer for around six years. One day John arrives at work 10 minutes late and finds his employer, Bill, looking very unhappy. Bill says to John that he is sick and tired of John being late and then shouts at John, “That’s
