Following a recent spike of Covid-19 cases in Spain, anyone travelling back from Spain will now have to self-isolate for fourteen days. This may also include other countries in due course. This blog sets out some of the employment rights that employees should be aware of. Will I receive statutory Read more…
Part 2 of our blog looking at the 10 things you need to consider when getting your workforce back to work. 6. Flexibility Employers and their workforce have had to adapt and be flexible over the last three months and realistically this will need to continue going forward whether that Read more…
The first thing to point out is that as at 11 June 2020 the government guidance is still that any work that can be done from home should be done from home. This blog sets out considerations for businesses as the workforce returns to working from business premises on what Read more…
Following the recent easing of the lockdown restrictions, the conveyancing industry has issued practical guidance on moving home to buyers, sellers and renters. This new guidance can be found here and covers: Things to consider before you move Documents, identity requirements, witnessing and signatures A checklist to prepare for a Read more…
Neil Riley, head of our residential conveyancing team, explains how the easing of restrictions on the property sector is helping house buyers and sellers progress their transactions… The government’s recent announcement that the property sector can return to work is very welcome news to us and many clients eager to Read more…
Emergency legislation relating to residential possession proceedings has been introduced by the government. This month, Anna Pettinger outlines how it continues to impact landlords in these uncertain times… My tenants haven’t paid rent since February. Am I likely to regain possession of my property any time soon? As I discussed Read more…
Can an employer dismiss or discipline an employee that refuses to attend work because they believe that it is unsafe to do so because of Coronavirus? Boris Johnson is expected to address the nation on Sunday to set out his “roadmap” to get the UK out of lockdown. One of Read more…
In these challenging and unprecedented times, concern for loved ones has led to an increase in demand for wills. Richard Barlow explains how to put your affairs in order under lockdown… My elderly father doesn’t have a will. Given the risks posed to all of us by coronavirus, I’d like Read more…
Sarah is here to help house buyers and sellers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month, she explains how moving home is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic… Everything in the world at the moment, including conveyancing, is being impacted by Covid-19. The government guidance states that, assuming Read more…
Taylor&Emmet’s Media Law Department looks at how English contract law on force majeure and frustration applies to the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights other contractual hints and tips that clients should be aware of. Does the non-affected party have to do anything to help the affected party and what about continuing Read more…