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Posted7th April 2020
Any new cases to be aware of?
The case of Lafferty v Nuffield Health considers the fairness of an employee’s dismissal where the employee has been charged with a criminal offence. Nuffield Health is an independent sector...
Posted7th April 2020
Any legislative changes to be aware of?
As of 6 April 2020, the following increases take effect: The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates will increase as follows: 25 and over – £8.72 per hour...
Posted7th April 2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020, furlough leave, and annual leave carry over
Coronavirus Act 2020 The Coronavirus Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 25 March 2020. It provides for the following employment-related changes: The right to take unpaid emergency volunteering leave subject...
Posted3rd April 2020
Wrongful trading rules temporarily suspended
On 28 March 2020, the Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, announced changes to insolvency legislation in light of the current coronavirus pandemic. The most striking change announced is the temporary suspension...
Posted3rd April 2020
Estate administration and estate planning in France – the impact of coronavirus
Estate administration As a result of the coronavirus crisis and the inability to attend the Notaire’s offices in person, the administration of French estates is currently subject to significant delays....