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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced an extension to the Stamp Duty Holiday, which was originally announced in July 2020. The amendments formed part of the support from the Government in response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced an extension to the Stamp Duty Holiday, which was originally announced in July 2020. The amendments formed part of the support from the Government in response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Covid-19 has had many serious consequences on our health, economy and personal relationships, and unfortunately the resulting lockdowns arising from the pandemic have led to an increase in reports of domestic abuse . Working from home...
Losing a loved one will be a devastating time for all concerned which can unfortunately also give rise to family disputes, particularly over the distribution of the estate as determined by the Will. Contesting a Will and bringing a claim against the...
Supporting all of our employees and treating them fairly and consistently forms the foundation of any employer-employee relationship, and when this fails it could lead to a tribunal claim. Our Employment Law team today review the case of Mr W...
Many businesses spent the first two months of 2020 planning for the implementation of IR35; then Covid-19 shifted the world and IR35 was delayed until April 2021. While Covid-19 continues to dominate the economy, and there are rumours to suggest that IR35 could be delayed once more, the official word from the Government at the time of writing this article is that it will proceed and come into effect in April 2021. Organisations should therefore be acting now and start to prepare for this change, or they could face significant financial and reputational consequences from HMRC. Natalie Rawson, Associate Solicitor in our Employment team, explains more here about the change and how we are supporting businesses to prepare now.
There have been so many consequences of Covid-19 on our personal lives, our working lives, our economy and of course our health, with the impact likely to stay with us for many years, especially for those who have also seen their relationship break down...
One of the many unfortunate side effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the impact on our economy and the rise in redundancies. When making redundancies in your business, it is crucial that the right procedure is followed, whether that is for...
Our Employment Law team have previously discussed whether employers are able to force employees to have the Covid-19 vaccine, considering factors such as time off, consent, health and safety and the definition of a “reasonable management...
Following a fair procedure is one of the fundamental rules within Employment Law , particularly following a fair procedure that is detailed in your own policies. Our Employment Law team review the case of Mr V Rumbold v Jaguar Land Rover and what...
The United Kingdom’s vaccine roll-out continues to make progress, with more than 11 million people having received their first jab so far. While many employers may be eager to have their workforce vaccinated, some may be wondering whether they are...
The recent tribunal case of Quilter Private Client Advisers Ltd v Falconer and another has given some clarification into the murky waters of restrictive covenants , ruling that the non-compete, non-dealing and non-solicitation covenants included within...
Mental health has always been a topic of interest for employers as they understand the nuances required to manage an employee suffering with poor mental health. Our Employment Law team today review the case of Mr A Hurle v London Fire Commissioner...
There are several important employment law developments employers can expect in 2021 as the outcome of various tribunal cases will be decided. Staying up to date with tribunal cases is an excellent way for employers to understand how the law is...
No employee should receive less favourable treatment than their colleagues. Not only will it impact their own mental wellbeing and productivity, but it could also lead to a tribunal claim being brought against the employer, potentially resulting in...
Though the majority of people who have been infected with Covid-19 fully recover within twelve weeks, some individuals have reported experiencing Covid-like symptoms for much longer. These people may be suffering from Post-Covid syndrome, or ‘Long...
Discrimination in the workplace continues to be a leading cause for Employment Tribunal claims, and some situations are easily avoidable. Our Employment Law team today reviews the case of Miss S Veitch and Miss N Sobihy v Stessa Leisure Holdings Ltd...
It is usually only after two years of continuous service that an employee becomes protected against unfair dismissal. Employers are generally entitled to dismiss an employee with less than two years service without needing to follow a fair procedure or...
The Government has recently announced long-overdue proposals to reform the way in which leaseholders can extend their leases to make the process fairer and cheaper for them. This has come as welcome news to many leasehold homeowners who buy their...
Whistleblowing, health and safety and protected disclosures are an increasing side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, with employees raising concerns with their employers regarding the health and safety of being in the workplace during the pandemic. It...
With the UK entering its third national lockdown, it is clear that many employers will have to maintain homeworking arrangements well into 2021. There is hope however, that as vaccines continue to be distributed throughout the country this will be the final...
As an employer, it is likely that you will be aware of the ways you can directly discriminate against an employee but how in tune are you with your practices and policies that constitute indirect discrimination. Our Employment Law team review the...
As we enter another national lockdown at the beginning of a New Year, the glimmer of hope that many people, including our Prime Minister, are clinging to is the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination. However, many employers may also be wondering how the...
After a difficult and turbulent year many employers are no doubt hoping for a smoother 2021. However, the coming 12 months will have their own challenges and employers should be prepared. Our Employment Law team here outline some of the main changes in...
Construction law is diverse and in some respects archaic. No two construction projects are the same and this can mean that even familiar, simple principles can arise in novel and diverse ways. Andrew Cullyer , Litigation Executive specialising...
There has been much in the news recently about the support available from the Government for businesses in an attempt to save the high street and the economy, but little has been said about the effect on commercial landlords. Jenny Colvin in our ...
On 23 March 2020, the Government announced a lockdown for the United Kingdom in order to fight the outbreak of coronavirus. This meant that hundreds of thousands of businesses, large and small, were forced to close their doors to both their staff and the...
There are many reasons why disputes may arise in construction projects , with one of the most common being over payments. The Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended) provides for regular interim payments for construction...
Every employer should be aware of the nine protected characteristics under the Equalty Act 2010 regarding discrimination against employees; one of which being religion or belief. Our Employment Law team reviews a case here, Higgs v...
The Information Commissioner Office (ICO) has recently released updated guidance for businesses on how to handle a data subject access request (DSAR). Our Employment Law team here outline some of the main points employers should be aware of and...
When a dispute arises between parties, there are several methods of resolution available, including arbitration, mediation, negotiation and litigation. Another option is adjudication, in which a third party will review the case put by either side and...
As employers, it's vital that you follow your own procedures should you need to take an employee through a disciplinary or dismissal. Our Employment Law team today discusses the case of Mr D Walker v Old Swinford Hospital School which...
Over the past year, many employers and employees have realised that some jobs can be effectively done from the employee’s home. Consequently, some employees may wish to take this a step further and request to work remotely from abroad. Our ...
There are many ways to protect your business , especially at such uncertain times and a very common method we have seen so far throughout the pandemic is the use of group structures. Stacey Browne , Company Commercial Solicitor, explains how the use...
Construction disputes have a long history; there are records of people complaining about their builders from ancient Sumerian times! Construction projects that lead to disputes will have a significant financial and potentially reputational impact for...
When faced with an employee's misconduct it is crucial that as an employer, you investigate the incident adequately, as well as any subsequent grievances that may arise from it. Our Employment Law team today review the case of Mr Lancelot Lewis...
2020 has seen the world move to a more online forum to restrict the spread of the coronavirus, which has left some business owners wondering whether their corporate transaction can proceed without the ability to meet face to face. Stacey Browne ,...
As the holiday season approaches, one question that may be on employers’ minds is how their furloughed employees will be affected by the upcoming bank holidays. Our Employment Law team discusses this here, outlining some of the rules regarding annual...
When embarking on any sort of building project, it is vital that the terms and conditions of the arrangement are set out in writing and understood by all parties concerned. Having knowledge of the clauses within the contract and the subsequent issues...
As members of Resolution, we are pleased to support the organisation once more in their annual Good Divorce Week campaign, running this year from 30 th November until 4 th December, particularly at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has led to additional...
When considering a retirement age within your business, if you wish to make this a mandatory age, there will need to be legitimate business reasons for such a requirement. Our Employment Law team today review the case of Professor Paul Ewart v...
The mass shift to homeworking arrangements has been one of the many challenges employers faced this past year. Many employers will have had to devise a homeworking policy without the benefit of much experience with homeworking in their workplace....
White Ribbon Day is an important day every year in the bid to raise awareness of the domestic abuse men and women suffer every day, however this year brings with it more importance in light of the current lockdowns we are enduring due to the coronavirus...
Failure to support a management team without proper consultation or justification could lead an employer to more problems than a disgruntled manager. This is demonstrated in the case up for review today by our Employment Law team of Ms Gillian...
In September 2020, the Government introduced amendments to the snappily titled Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2014. These made changes to Employment Tribunal procedure and compulsory Acas Early...
Update: On 3rd March 2021, Rishi Sunak announced in his Budget that furlough leave would now be extended until the end of September 2021. On Saturday 31 October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that there will be a 4 week lockdown, including...
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns may have required a change of pace in our lives, but this Road Safety Week, road safety charity Brake is reminding us all about the dangers of speeding on our roads. Dan Thompson, Partner in our ...
Every employer should have a process when managing dismissals with the right to appeal an integral part of that process. However, can that appeal process hamper any potential constructive unfair dismissal claim from an employee? Our Employment...
The coronavirus pandemic has brought with it many changes in Employment Law and it has also seen an increase in whistleblowing from employees, whether that is in relation to furlough leave or employers breaking health and safety rules in making workplaces...
All employers should be aware of the nine protected characteristics in Employment Law, which includes age and disability. Our Employment Law team here review the case of Walsh v Rose Medical Limited, which demonstrates how an employer should not...
