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New Furlough Treasury Direction
A new Treasury Direction has been published by HM Treasury which formally extends the Furlough scheme (CJRS) from 1 May 2021 until 30 September 2021. This formalises the…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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New scheme launched to give people in debt ‘breathing space’
Breathing Space is a new scheme announced on 4 May which gives legal protection to those facing financial difficulties for 60 days to allow individuals to receive professional…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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Updated COVID guidance for pregnant employees
The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) has updated its guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy following the government’s updated…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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Right to Buy Leaseholders not liable for works making good a structural defect
Good news for Right to Buy Leaseholders after the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London –v- Various leaseholders…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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HMRC publishes cryptocurrency manual
HMRC has published its first cryptocurrency manual, written for HMRC staff, but helps give some understanding as to the “tax implications that can arise from transactions…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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Are Addison Lee drivers ‘workers’?
This latest decision by the Court of Appeal is the newest update relating to contracted drivers, and follows the earlier decision of the Supreme Court in which Uber drivers…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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“Redundant” – does not always make it “fair”
Berkeley Catering Ltd v Jackson UKEAT/0074/20Stating the reason for dismissal as “redundant” – does not always make it “fair”. There are certain reasons in…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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COVID related cases are now appearing before the Tribunal
COVID related cases are now appearing before the Tribunal: Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd ET1803829/2020 Please note Employment Tribunal cases are not binding but…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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New MA permitted development rights
We have previously written about the government’s aim to build to stimulate the economy and the housing shortage facing the country. One way government sought to…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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Disclosure - Parent companies’ documents are in the “control” of a subsidiary
The latest in a line of first instance decisions has once again held that a party will have control over a third party’s documents for the purpose of disclosure, if there is…
Posted on 6 May, 2021 by Ortolan
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Is ‘sleep-in-shift time’ work?
Of interest to those who employ staff who must sleep whilst at work between shifts, the recent Supreme Court decision in Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake found that…
Posted on 1 April, 2021 by Ortolan
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Supreme court rules against Asda
This is the long awaited Supreme Court decision in Asda v Brierley and others [2021] UKSC 10, on appeal from [2019] EWCA Civ 44 which was handed down by The Supreme Court on 26…
Posted on 1 April, 2021 by Ortolan
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Making Mediation Mandatory
Whilst the Court currently encourages parties to consider mediation it does not compel the parties to engage in such a process. However, the master of the rolls has revealed…
Posted on 1 April, 2021 by Ortolan
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Rethinking Sustainable Cities
Interchange, a thought leadership initiative facilitated by London Transport Museum, has just published their latest report, “Rethinking Sustainable Cities: This is all in…
Posted on 1 April, 2021 by Ortolan
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Coronavirus Pandemic: Business Interruption Claims
Recovering Your Loss The Covid-19 pandemic, and the government controls and restrictions put in place as a result, have led to widespread disruption for individuals and…
Posted on 11 March, 2021 by Ortolan