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The problem encountered by many businesses is how to manage safe working where there may be specific and valid reasons for workers to be in close proximity e.g. in a...
Read moreThe Government has announced a simplified process that allows NHS staff to search the Office of the Public Guardian’s (OPG) register for registered Attorneys and Deputies. The OPG holds a...
Read moreThe coronavirus pandemic is causing serious financial problems due to job loss or serious income reductions for some. It will inevitably push some of those who have to meet spousal...
Read moreUnfortunately, there is still no definitive response in the latest Government guidance about how to deal with annual leave periods whilst someone is on furlough leave. We know that holiday...
Read moreThe widow of a Bury St Edmunds man who died recently from an asbestos-related cancer is making a final appeal to former workmates, for information on how he contracted the...
Read moreThis is an update to our previous Ultimate Furlough FAQs article, published on 27 March 2020, following an update to the Government’s guidance to date, the latest published on 4...
Read moreAs part of our commitment to keeping our clients fully up to date with the evolving government guidance, Sarah Duncan, head of construction law at Ashtons Legal, comments as follows:...
Read moreHere is a summary of some developments in road transport and logistics since our last update. Workplace/health and safety HM Government policy remains that all supply chains must function and...
Read moreGiven the COVID-19 situation, commercial landlords are increasingly receiving requests for assistance from the tenants of commercial premises or simply not receiving rent and other sums due pursuant to commercial...
Read moreUnprecedented times have meant unprecedented restrictions on commercial and personal freedoms. But, confusion is arising about what the law actually says, how it is should be interpreted and implemented. Some...
Read moreThe current COVID-19 pandemic has unquestionably had a dramatic impact on businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. However, it is likely that those organisations with a robust Business...
Read moreThe Government has announced there will be an amendment to Regulation 13 of the Working Time Regulations to allow workers to carry over EU holiday into the next two leave...
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