A recent survey has shown severe failing by employers to protect their employees from the risks of catching Covid-19 in the workplace.The Trade Union Congress (“TUC”) commissioned a survey of ... Read More
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What can a landlord do if a commercial tenant is unable to pay rent?
Landlords can normally use various measures to recover rent from a non-paying tenant, however, the government has ... Read More
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has held that “sleep-in” workers, i.e. workers who are required to sleep at, or near, their workplace and be available to work throughout ... Read More
Whilst many people are currently still required to shield due to being classed as clinically extremely vulnerable, that’s all about to change. As of 1 April 2021, the shielding advice, ... Read More
This was, at least in the short term, a generous Budget for businesses, with Rishi Sunak deploying ‘the full measure of fiscal firepower’. Measures relating to grants and loans were ... Read More
Rumours surfaced over the last two days that Rishi’s furlough scheme would be extended beyond the 30 April end date, and that was confirmed on Tuesday evening. We now know ... Read More
Big excitement for employment lawyers this week with the Supreme Court’s eagerly anticipated decision in the plight of the Uber drivers.In a pre-liminary hearing last week, the Supreme Court ruled ... Read More
Leasehold property owners are set for important changes in the coming months, with the Government’s plans to grant new rights on lease extensions and the ending of ground rent. ... Read More
A complex court case over conflicting dispute resolution provisions has highlighted a simple, but vital, takeaway on the importance of corporate reporting requirements for all UK registered companies, as the ... Read More
The Government has announced that the incentive scheme for hiring apprentices will be extended. Apprentices must be aged 16 or over and must be combining their employment with studying to ... Read More