Decrypting Boris’s Updates | COVID19 Business Updates

Decrypting Boris’s Updates | COVID19 Business Updates   I think like the rest of the nation, you are as confused as us when it comes to Boris’s #COVID19 update this past weekend.   We have decided to try and give a roundup of what information was released for businesses and what you can best do… Continue reading

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COVID19 Job Retention Scheme – What do we know now?

COVID19 Job Retention Scheme – What do we know now?   To date, the guidance on the Government’s COVI19 job retention scheme has been somewhat unclear, with many of us left with unanswered questions. However, the guidance does seem to be providing more clarity as the days go on and an update was published at… Continue reading

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COVID19 – How will School closures impact your Business?

COVID19 – How will School closures impact your Business? It is hard to escape the mixed messages of what to do regarding COVID19. Some experts say to carry on as usual but others advise to begin self-isolation for an illness like a common cold.   Although countries like China and South Korea are beginning to… Continue reading

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Employment Law Update: Are you ready for ‘Good Work Plan Changes’?

Following the Government’s commissioning of the Independent Taylor Review of Modern Work Practices, the Good Work Plan was developed. This was devised to make changes to employment law and practice to ensure that workers are treated more fairly. As such, there have been a number of recommendations and some major developments   We have given… Continue reading

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HPC Law Update: When is a “belief” a belief?

When is a “belief” a belief?   The Equality Act 2010 was brought into force on 24 January 2010 – happy anniversary!   One of the most important parts of the legislation was to create ‘protected characteristics’, i.e. traits or characteristics which are protected from discrimination. These characteristics are:-   Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage… Continue reading

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