Flexible furlough - what are the changes from 1 July 2020?
June 15 2020 The updated guidance issued by the Government on 12 June 2020 confirms that the last date on which employers could furlough employees was 10 June…
When is the ‘effective date of termination’?
February 7 2018 Identifying the correct effective date of termination (EDT) is important, particularly when considering a claim for unfair dismissal. A claim must be…
GDPR - Rights of data subjects
March 14 2018 This briefing considers the rights of data subjects which have either been strengthened and or introduced by GDPR in outline. There has been an…
Commercial property and VAT: What to consider
November 5 2018 Before buying or renting commercial property, business owners and investors must consider whether a transaction will be subject to Value Added Tax…
To what extent can employees’ social media use be regulated and how can the risks to employers be mitigated?
May 5 2017 Social media sites, such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, continue to rise in popularity. All of these sites deliver platforms for marketing…
The headlines from the decisions in Stonegate, Greggs and Various Eateries - further clarity on policy coverage for BI claims relating to COVID-19
October 20 2022 We identify the four key issues arising from the judgments for the cases pursued by Stonegate, Greggs and Various Eateries. The Commercial Court has…
The current law on cohabitation in Scotland and England and proposed reforms to the law both sides of the border
October 19 2022 As we highlighted in a previous insight, England has no specific statutory provision for cohabiting couples. The scope of the law is therefore very…
Do judges believe witnesses?
October 17 2022 In a criminal trial it is the jury which decides who is telling the truth and who is not. By contrast, unlike in the United States where criminal and…
Trust Registration Service — To register or not to register? That is the question
October 14 2022 The TRS has expanded to capture non-taxable trusts if they are a UK express trust, unless the trust is one of the number of exceptions. The TRS has…
Mediation and domestic abuse
October 14 2022 Mediation is often the most effective way of resolving disputes, allowing all parties to move forward with their lives quickly and efficiently and at…
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