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It is reported that Marks & Spencer (M&S) intend to make around 7,000 of their employees redundant over the next 3 months, as a result of a ‘material shift in trade’ following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions....
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have implemented a practical guide for businesses so they are aware of how to register, re-open and adapt to the way they trade during COVID-19. During the national lockdown, it is the case that many established...
It has recently been reported that a former hairdresser at a salon in Manchester, has successfully argued that she should be considered an employee for the purpose of the Employment Rights Act 1996, despite having signed a contract stating that she was...
Local councils in the North West have used new powers, under the COVID-19 regulations, to close establishments after what was described in one case as a ‘flagrant disregard’ for the new rules. Concerns were raised regarding failing to ensure...
Children’s Services has replaced Social Services although are often still known as “social services”. The new Children Act in 2004 placed a duty on children’s social care to promote co-operation with partners such as health...
Lasting Powers of Attorney and a Court of Protection Deputyship Order are both documents which can be put in place in order to allow attorneys or deputies to manage the affairs of someone else, but do you know the difference? Anyone over the age of...
The recent spike in coronavirus cases in the North West has seen the HSE taking action by visiting businesses in Blackburn and surrounding areas to ensure they are COVID-secure. The inspectors are working alongside local public health authorities and...
