UPDATE: The Chancellor announced changes to the furlough scheme on Thursday 17th December - the update can be read here . At the end of last week, the government released further details of the coronavirus job retention scheme, including the...
Annual leave and the coronavirus
Workers who are unable to take all of their statutory annual leave entitlement by the end of 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak will now be able to carry it over into the next two years.
Business secretary Alok Sharma announced on Friday that the measures would come into force.
The announcement comes after pressure from employers and the CBI. Furloughed workers returning may have to take a large amount of leave in a short space of time, leaving businesses short-staffed whilst trying to recover.
Paul Burton, Head of our Employment & HR team, has put together the following summary of advice for employers during the coronavirus outbreak. Including advice on SSP, termination, maternity, holiday accrual and qualification.
Paul Burton explains what the new measures mean for self-employed workers during the coronavirus outbreak. What will self-employed workers get and how do they claim financial support during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Paul Burton, head of our specialist employment team, explains:
- What help is currently on offer for the self-employed during the coronavirus lockdown?
- Why is it taking so long for the government to announce further help for the self employed?
- When will the government announce the financial help for self-employed?
- What is a self-employed worker?
- How do I claim support as a self-employed worker?
A dismissal for redundancy is likely to be unfair unless the employer has considered whether there is suitable alternative employment within the business (or group). If suitable alternative employment is offered, it might be subject to a statutory 4 week...
Can I be evicted during the coronavirus lockdown? Is there a ban on evictions during COVID 19 outbreak?
Michelle Hayter looks at the effects of the coronavirus lockdown on landlords and tenants, and explores the ban on evictions and rental arrears.
Children of separated parents in coronavirus lockdown. Government guidance for divorced parents during COVID-19 lockdown.
Chris Dobbs outlines the definition of a furloughed worker and examines the coronavirus job retention scheme.
Ben Cobb is an associate solicitor in Frettens' specialist commercial property team. In this article, he answers some of the most frequently asked questions about break clauses in commercial leases.
Matthew Fretten provides an overview of force majeure clauses in business contracts and touches on the legal definition of force majeureIs coronavirus a force majeure event? What is a force majeure clause? What if there is no force majeure clause? Practical advice for businesses dealing with coronavirus
The following is general guidance which, to the best of our knowledge, is correct as at the time of publication. This constantly evolving area of law is being amended regularly. We will endeavour to update this guidance accordingly. Updated 20th Jan at...
A dismissal will be automatically unfair if the main reason for the dismissal is the fact that the employee has 'blown the whistle' on malpractice. The Supreme Court has recently decided that an employer was liable for automatic unfair dismissal...
The following is general guidance which, to the best of our knowledge, is correct as at the time of publication. This constantly evolving area of law is being amended regularly. We will endeavor to update this guidance accordingly. Click here to read our...
This article was updated on 11th March 2020 to include announcements made in the budget to help businesses deal with the effects of coronavirus. Click here to read the updated information . There has been an update since this information was...
Please note that there has now been a significant change to legislation mentioned in this article due to the coronavirus outbreak. Please follow this link for the most recent update. What are minimum holiday entitlements in the EU? The European Working...
Is your rented accommodation fit for purpose? What is the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018? Michelle Hayter outlines the new legislation on standards of rented accommodation.
UPDATE: No-fault divorce became law on April 6th 2022. Read 'everything you need to know about no-fault divorce' here. Separating couples in England and Wales will soon be able end their relationship without having to blame one another, thanks...