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May 2020
Not only has the coronavirus pandemic forced us to experience huge changes to life as know it, but it has also brought about a plethora of unprecedented issues within the family law context. It therefore comes as no surprise that there is a sense of uncertainty among separated parents concerning contact arrangements for their children.…
05
May 2020
When seeking to terminate the contract of employment through dismissal for performance, the employer must show a justifiable reason for it; namely that the employee has fallen below the standard of capability required to perform their role. Capability is contextualised with particular reference to health, physical or mental impairments as well as general performance issues…
22
Apr 2020
The Information Commissioner’s Office has recently published guidance on how it intends to approach enforcement in the coming months due to the coronavirus crisis. The ICO has stated it will take into account the current exceptional circumstances and that it intends to take a pragmatic and empathetic approach to regulation during this public health crisis…
22
Apr 2020
With Coronavirus impacting businesses and the immediate employment law challenges being faced, it could be easy to miss the introduction of an increase to the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”), taking hourly pay for people aged 25 and over to £8.72 (among other changes). An employer perceived by an HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) enforcement officer…
14
Apr 2020
The current COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in police recording what they described as extreme speeds on deserted roads. Over the Easter weekend the police have publicised that a motorist was caught speeding at 151mph, and a further driver recorded a speed of 97mph in a 40mph zone. With roads empty those who are travelling still…
09
Apr 2020
Over recent weeks, since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, the employment tribunals have been adjusting the way that cases are dealt with, primarily in respect of Final Hearings which are listed up to 26 June 2020 which will now be converted to a Telephone Preliminary Hearing. What this means in practice is that, if…
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