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Many businesses and their employees are facing a great deal of uncertainty at the moment. With the government announcing a series of measures to help protect workers and support them through this period, many of us have lots of questions about our legal...
In response to the coronavirus outbreak the government has put a number of measures in place to support businesses that may have been adversely financially impacted. Boris Johnson ordered all but essential shops to close last Tuesday due to Covid-19 in...
The government continues to issues briefings on their measures to ease the regulatory burden on companies during the current crisis. Further measures to assist directors and SMEs are expected over the coming weeks, and we will continue to update our advice...
The government has introduced furlough leave under the newly created coronavirus job retention scheme. This is to enable employers to temporarily ask staff to stay at home without pay but still be kept on the company payroll. The employer can then apply...
It is surprising that 75 percent of people believe that their partners or close family members can automatically make decisions for them if they do not have the mental capacity to do so. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) enables you to choose and...
Many businesses are facing challenging times. The economic impact of the current climate may last up to 12 months. Sadly, some businesses already in distress will not survive and insolvency is inevitable. For others, the possibility of insolvency is ever...
Emma Roberts , associate solicitor specialises in family law . Here she offers advice around the legal responsibilities of co-parents during the coronavirus pandemic. It can be difficult at the best of times to agree and maintain child...
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been keenly felt in the UK’s housing market over the past few weeks and looks likely to slow down the speed with which people can buy and sell their homes. Government guidance issued on 26 March urges those...
It has been noted in recent news articles regarding the Coronavirus outbreak that there has been an increase in race discrimination in the UK. One news article published by T he Guardian referred to an account of one student living...
The Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 25 March 2020. This is temporary legislation which has a huge impact on vulnerable adults in need of, and currently receiving, social care support. Key duties imposed under the Care Act 2014 are now suspended,...
There can be a number of reasons a business may choose to restructure. Including the plan to sell the business , merge, grow, develop into new markets, or prepare for a management buy-out. This could mean that part of the business needs to be transferred...
In light of the current pandemic, the government has introduced emergency legislation which orders a moratorium on commercial landlord sanctions for a period of at least three months. This means that during this time, landlords will not be able to exercise...
With the current health crisis, and government guidance about what we should be doing to stay safe constantly updating, it is a very stressful and uncertain time for everyone. Parents, family members and children in care or involved in court proceedings...
It can be difficult at the best of times to agree and maintain child arrangements , however we understand this can significantly increase when the government advises everyone to practice voluntary quarantine and schools close. We have put together some...
The Honourable Mr Justice Hayden, vice president of the Court of Protection, has recently published guidance for judges and practitioners in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19). Visits to vulnerable clients Many of the individuals subject to Court of...
The government has announced that it will be taking emergency measures to suspend new evictions from private or social rented accommodation during the coronavirus outbreak. It is anticipated that there will be a ban on new possession proceeding...
As the chair of governors at a maintained school, a recent question has arisen as to how we can conduct the governance business required whilst there are recommendations that face to face contact is avoided . The School Governance (Roles, Procedures and...
A recent ruling of Bristol employment tribunal has found a secretary successful in her claim of unfair dismissal, due to her decision to resign, following her employer reportedly stating that she would “not hire someone that was black.” ...
The outbreak of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19 continues to pose a significant threat to businesses in the UK. The impact on supply chains, transport and international travel is causing businesses to consider the impact of coronavirus on their current...
A recent article and television programme, (the Million Pound Payout), has purported to have revealed that the Department of Work and Pensions, (DWP), has lost more employment tribunal cases of disability discrimination compared to any other employer in...
In this context discrimination can take place when you are treated unfavourably and therefore put at a detriment as a result of your sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is one of the nine characteristics that are protected under the terms of the...
Cerebral palsy cases are usually very costly due to the complex and often lengthy investigations that are required. However, if you or a loved one think that you may have a cerebral palsy claim , there may be several options available to...
If you’ve ever made a complaint about your medical care and the complaints process has been followed correctly, you’ll appreciate the benefit of the treating clinicians addressing your concerns. They can provide answers to your...
Many prosecutions take place when alleged victims do not want to support them. The police and the Crown Prosecution Service are aware of the many reasons for such lack of support and particularly in cases where the allegations relate to domestic...
As a personal injury file handler, this is one of the questions that I am most frequently asked by my clients – how do I go about assessing how much an injured person should receive for their injuries? There is a process to this, and whilst it...
