Covid has changed the way we work. Hundreds of companies are discovering that the service they provide can be done by employees working from home, and in many cases, it’s been found to be far more financially viable to have a team that telecommutes and uses Zoom for meetings, rather than having a bricks-and-mortar office.…
The impact of COVID-19/Coronavirus has shaken society all across the world, both personally and professionally. For businesses, many may have engaged in contracts prior to the pandemic that has not been completed or fulfilled, or have been delayed or hindered due to the lockdown that followed the outbreak. In these uncertain times would it be fair…
Social media offers many people a level of anonymity that would be hard to achieve outside of online life. While there are a range of reasons people may choose to be anonymous online, this anonymity is often used by individuals to voice opinions – often negative or harmful – without repercussions in the ‘real world’. …
Furlough leave was introduced in the UK back in March 2020 to help reduce the number of job losses expected as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Government has now introduced more flexibility to the scheme, allowing employees on furlough leave to be brought back into work part-time from July 1st. The furlough scheme…
The Coronavirus has had a huge impact on our day-to-day lives. The full impact on the economy is yet to be seen, however, many businesses are starting to struggle. The news is already reporting that supply chains have been disrupted, certain products are harder to source and some companies are unable to fulfil their contractual…
There has been much discussion about the Government’s support for businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This article will look at the support on offer, and the difference between ‘furlough leave’, ‘lay offs’ and redundancy.
As further news comes to light in relation to allegations concerning Priti Patel, our employment department looks at the potential exposure employers face if their managers are abusive towards or humiliate their staff. One of the common themes of the allegations made against Ms. Patel is that she humiliated staff in front of others. It…
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)? If you’ve not bought a property before, the phrase ‘Stamp Duty’ might leave you scratching your head and heading to your local post office for a book of twelve first-classes. However, in England and Northern Ireland, you’re liable to pay Stamp Duty when purchasing a residential property or…
Most businesses need physical premises from which to trade (even those who principally operate online). Therefore, being able to find premises in the right location, which fits your business and falls within your financial parameters is essential.
Most businesses need physical premises from which to trade (even those who principally operate online). Therefore, being able to find premises in the right location, which fits your business and falls within your financial parameters is essential.
In the aftermath of Grenfell there has been growing pressure from Local Authorities and enforcement measures taken by Fire Authorities on owners of large builds to ensure fire hazards attributable to inappropriate external cladding are addressed.
Each year, thousands of Brits are cold called or approached in the street to be hailed as “competition” winners or presented with offers of “free holidays”. The catch being you have to attend a presentation in order to claim your “prize”.
The presentation is a high pressure sales pitch which can last several hours with many people finding it difficult to leave without signing up for a Timeshare, a decision they often later live to regret.
The staff at Kingstown furniture based in Hull, arrived at work on Wednesday morning to be told they had lost their jobs with immediate effect.
Today, 15th March, the group has announced that it is no longer is position to operate due to financial difficulties. Key individuals are being retained on a temporarily basis to support the required work.
If you have been affected by the Better Bathrooms administration news, you may wish to speak to a member of our team regarding Mass Redundancies and Protective Awards sooner rather than later.
It is common for firms of Solicitors to have restrictive covenants in the contracts of employment of their staff. Clearly, Solicitors have a legitimate business interest in protecting their confidential information and client and referrer connections
Last week the Labour government made an announcement that they would boost the employment rights of the ‘gig economy’ workers.
Metamorph Group Limited has acquired leading Hampshire legal practice, Verisona Law, with offices in Portsmouth, Waterlooville and Gosport, the latter trading as Donnelly & Elliott.
Harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination and can include behaviour that individuals find offensive even if it’s not directed at them, and even if they do not have the relevant protected characteristics themselves. It is important for an employer to be able to recognise harassment in the workplace to reduce the risk of an employee lodging an employment tribunal claim against them. Therefore it is in every employer’s interest to promote a safe, healthy and fair environment in which people can work in.
When a firm makes more than 20 or 100 people redundant such as through closing down a factory site, very special rules apply as to an employer’s obligations to its workforce. Failure on the Employer’s part such as when closures occur out of the blue and almost overnight can lead to employees being able to make a claim even if the company has gone into administration or liquidation and the company no longer exists. Most typically the claim is for what is known as a Protective Award.
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