Posted on April 30, 2020
Life as I knew it changed dramatically once the lockdown was announced. Overnight our management team morphed office working into home working, with staff being equipped to work efficiently from home. My project management skills came to the fore and I segregated working areas in my house for me and my husband and a school work area for my daughter
Read more...Posted on April 29, 2020
Many families are under huge financial strain as a result of Covid-19 and for those about to take time off for family related leave are especially concerned if they have been furloughed.
Read more...Posted on April 28, 2020
On the 24th April, HMRC announced further updates to their guidance on the coronavirus job retention scheme.
Read more...Posted on April 27, 2020
On 15 April 2020 the government published its new action plan for Adult Social Care. Adult Social Care is an umbrella term incorporating all sorts of individuals from those requiring care and support to those providing care whether this is in a professional capacity or not.
Read more...Posted on April 27, 2020
Do you receive support via direct payments, personal budgets and/or personal health budgets?
Recent guidance published by the Government states that Personal Assistant (PA) employer should consider the following:
Read more...Posted on April 27, 2020
The recent judgment in BP v Surrey County Council & Anor [2020] EWCOP17 addressed the issue of contact with a person in a residential setting during the COVID-19 lockdown.
BP is an 83 year old man with Alzheimer’s who is deaf and uses a communication board to communicate. He currently resides in a Care Home. In light of the current Coronavirus pandemic, the Care Home decided to suspend all future visits to the Care Home by both family members and professionals.
Read more...Posted on April 24, 2020
If a business is proposing to make 20 or more employees at one place of work redundant in a 90 day period, a collective redundancy consultation is triggered.
Read more...Posted on April 24, 2020
The Government’s extension of the furlough scheme to the end of June has provided employers with some important breathing space and saved jobs, but cash flow for many businesses however, remains a significant concern.
Read more...Posted on April 23, 2020
Our employment solicitor, Lisa Aitken has been receiving lots of calls from people worried about their employment rights during the coronavirus pandemic, especially relating to redundancy. We have therefore set out below some of the main questions we hope you will find useful.
Read more...Posted on April 23, 2020
Many businesses are facing unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic and with a wave of guidance being produced, it can be difficult to ensure you have the latest information.
Read more...Posted on April 22, 2020
Employers are facing unprecedented challenges to their businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic and managing workforces, preventing disputes and avoiding reputation damage is absolutely crucial at this uncertain time.
Read more...Posted on April 20, 2020
Moore and Tibbits are delighted to have been awarded the Law Society’s Legal Practice Quality Mark – Lexcel - for another year.
Read more...Posted on April 20, 2020
The HMRC Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme online portal opens today for businesses to apply for grants through the scheme with first payments made within six days.
Read more...Posted on April 20, 2020
At the present time, The Coronavirus Act 2020 does not change anything for children and young people with SEND, the law remains the same. There are however provisions within it that relate to Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 which could allow local authorities to relax their duties but the Secretary of State has yet to give notice that these provisions are to be endorsed.
Read more...Posted on April 20, 2020
For many families with health or learning disabilities such as autism, the government’s restriction to exercising once a day can have a huge impact. Routine and familiarity is often fundamental to the daily lives of those with disabilities and can cause huge distress if these needs cannot be met.
Read more...Posted on April 16, 2020
On the 15th April 2020, the Government has announced its fourth update to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The main change is the qualifying payroll date for furloughed employees which has been extended from 28th February 2020 to 19th March 2020.
Read more...Posted on April 15, 2020
With many cash starved businesses concerned about whether they will receive CJRS grants before it’s too late, HMRC is expected to open the Job Retention Scheme Portal on the 20th April and hope to have the first reimbursements made around 10 days later.
Read more...Posted on April 15, 2020
A huge congratulations to our Conveyancing team who have once again secured accreditation to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS).
Read more...Posted on April 14, 2020
The Birmingham Chamber have updated the government support currently available to businesses and charities and how to access it.
Read more...Posted on April 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has understandably caused many people to think about either updating their wills or making their first will, to make sure everything is in order, should the worst happen.
Whilst this is a sensible step to take, strict social distancing measures mean drawing up a valid will is not straightforward.
Read more...Posted on April 9, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has provided a simplified process for NHS and social care staff to contact the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) specifically for patients incapacitated by COVID-19.
Read more...Posted on April 8, 2020
I’m self-isolating, how can I manage my financial affairs?
Life has been turned upside down in recent weeks and with the message to “Stay at home” many people have questions about how their financial affairs can be dealt with whilst they are self-isolating.
Read more...Posted on April 8, 2020
No doubt you will be aware that recent guidance has now been published for care providers to help support their staff and residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more...Posted on April 7, 2020
The coronavirus has had a dramatic effect on criminal proceedings taking place in both the Magistrates Court and Crown Court. With social distancing policies in place, courts are trying to operate in a way that will safeguard the health and safety of all parties involved in court hearings.
Read more...Posted on April 7, 2020
On the 4th April 2020, the Government provided a further update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
Read more...Posted on April 2, 2020
The government has announced an increase to the national minimum wage (NMW). The new wage rates depend on your age and whether you’re an apprentice.
Read more...Posted on April 2, 2020
Reputation is everything in business and the Covid-19 pandemic could prove make or break for a business and brand depending on how they respond to the crisis.
The disruption that the pandemic has caused for businesses large and small has been devastating. Whilst the government has offered financial support schemes during the crisis, many companies will still be making difficult decisions to ensure their business survives.
Read more...Posted on April 1, 2020
We know that during this difficult and uncertain time, many people would be turning to our ‘Free Legal Advice Clinics for over 50s’ for the advice and support they need at this challenging time.
Read more...Posted on April 1, 2020
With many workers unlikely to be taking annual leave during the coronavirus outbreak, the Government has relaxed the rules, allowing untaken annual leave (up to 20 days) to be carried over into the next two years.
Read more...Posted on April 1, 2020
During these uncertain times, it’s essential that you get the correct legal advice when it comes to Business and Employment Law.
Read more...Posted on April 1, 2020
The Government has now provided further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and how employers can claim wages for those employees who are furloughed.
Our specialist employment solicitor, Lisa Aitken has set out below, the main questions she has been asked relating to the scheme.
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