ArticleTemporary Reduced Rates For Stamp Duty Land TaxFrom 8 July until 31 March 2020, the SDLT 0% band has been increased from £125,000 up to £500,000. United KingdomTaxVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleIt's The End Of Tier 4 As We Know It (And It's Probably Going To Be Fine)What will you be doing on Monday 5 October 2020 at 8:59am? Dashing from your office to the classroom?United KingdomImmigrationVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleHow Is Coronavirus Affecting Clinical Trials And Future Innovation In The UK?A recent analysis by the University of Southampton has shown the devastating effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the early stage research space through the suspension of over 9,000...United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Veale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleUpdated Guidance On Shielding And Implications For EmployersFollowing the announcement of new local coronavirus (COVID-19) alert levels, the Government has updated the shielding guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable individuals.United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Veale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleWhy Is The GPhC Receiving More FTP Concerns?The massive number of fitness to practise (FtP) concerns the GPhC has received are likely to be the result of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, says lawyer Andrew Andrews. United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Veale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme - What Notice Periods Can You Claim?The Government released further guidance on what notice periods you can claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.United KingdomEmployment and HRVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleHoliday Pay And Agency WorkersThe Government is currently consulting on a proposal to change the way holiday entitlement works for permanently retained part year and irregular hour workers.United KingdomEmployment and HRVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleWhat Impact Will The 3 Tiered System Have On The Job Support Scheme?With a growing number of areas being placed into local lockdowns under the Government's 3 tiered COVID alert system, what support will be available for businesses United KingdomEmployment and HRVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleAre Employers Responsible For The Consequences Of Practical Jokes In The Workplace?In the case, Chell v Tarmac Cement and Lime Ltd, Mr Heath and Mr Chell both worked on the same site operated by Tarmac. Mr Heath was employed by Tarmac and Mr Chell was a contractor suppliedUnited KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleComing Out Of Lockdown - Data Protection Issues For Charities And Community GroupsIn line with government guidance for the retail and hospitality sectors, and the re-opening of public places, all public facing organisations are being asked to collect personal data about visitors.United KingdomPrivacyVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleCoronavirus Recovery - Key Data Protection Steps For OrganisationsAs lockdown restrictions start to ease and businesses begin to reopen, the ICO has set out some key steps organisations need to take around the use of personal information when returning to work.United KingdomPrivacyVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleKeeping Children Safe In Education 2020 - Draft Guidance PublishedThe Department for Education (DfE) has published the draft Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2020 statutory guidance for use from 1 September 2020. Prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak...United KingdomConsumer ProtectionVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleCoronavirus - Updated Furlough Pay GuidanceThe Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has less than two months left to run, but continues to attract lots of attention around administration and ensuring claims are processed correctly. United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Veale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleNew 'Job Support Scheme' To Follow The End Of FurloughThe Chancellor has announced a new 'Job Support Scheme' (New Scheme) under which the Government will top up the wages of workers, so that they can be paid for up to two-thirds of their...United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Veale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleNew Details Published On The Government Job Retention Bonus SchemeHMRC has issued a policy paper ('Paper') providing more detail on the Job Retention Bonus ('Bonus'), due to be paid out in January 2021. United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Veale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleForthcoming Changes To ACAS Early Conciliation TimescalesFrom 1 December 2020, ACAS early conciliation timescales are being extended, as part of a series of moves aimed at simplifying the Employment Tribunal claims process.United KingdomEmployment and HRVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleFurther Guidance Regarding The Application Of Intermediary Rules In The Private SectorIn April 2017, the Government introduced substantive changes to the intermediary rules (IR35) in the public sector. The Government then announced an intentionUnited KingdomEmployment and HRVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleNew Law To Protect Furloughed Workers' Statutory Redundancy And Notice PaymentsThe Government has announced new protection for furloughed workers who are made redundant during their furlough leave. United KingdomEmployment and HRVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleSupporting Workers Suffering Domestic Abuse - CIPD And EHRC Issue AdviceThe pandemic has been associated with an increase in the number of men and women seeking help for domestic abuse. New guidance from the CIPD and EHRC United KingdomEmployment and HRVeale Wasbrough Vizards
ArticleGovernment Proposes Time Reduction For Disclosure Of Certain Spent ConvictionsAs part of its continuing efforts to review the fairness of the criminal records disclosure regime, the Government is proposing to reduce the time before certain convictions become spent.United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorVeale Wasbrough Vizards