The emergence of COVID-19 on a global scale has been a shock to many people and as we all try to adjust and change to limit the burden on our health system as well as others, a number of practical…
The last few weeks have brought with them new restrictions which mean that families are spending an increasing amount of time together at home with nowhere else to go. Whilst for some this extra time at home will be welcomed,…
Workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will now be able to carry it over into the next 2 years leave, in the latest measures announced by the Business Secretary, Alok Sharma,…
After the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, made an announcement early in March introducing measures to support employees through the effects of coronavirus, many self-employed individuals had been left waiting on measures to be introduced to help support them through the uncertain…
We are delighted to announce that we have signed the Women in Law Pledge, championed by the Law Society’s diversity and inclusion team. We will publish more information as we create and implement our action plan, as part of the…
A Quick Guide for Businesses In March, the Chancellor announced his plans to support employers and employees to endure both the immediate and long-term effects of COVID-19. In the uncertain economic climate, the key focus for employer’s over the coming…
With COVID-19 dominating the news, having an unprecedented effect on the economy, trading and key commercial sectors as well as tragic worldwide consequences; is the global pandemic enough to protect your business from a breach of contract claim if you…
In a somewhat surprising decision in Casamitjana v The League Against Cruel Sports, the Norwich Employment Tribunal have given a judgment at a preliminary hearing to determine that ethical veganism can amount to a philosophical belief and is thus a…
Whilst statistics show that an increasing number of couples are choosing not to marry, many couples still choose to formalise their partnership, opting for a religious ceremony which reflects their upbringing and beliefs. Making the commitment to spend the rest…
Up to a fifth of the UK workers could be “off sick at the same time” if there is a coronavirus epidemic in the UK, says the Government in its latest plans. It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned…