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ArticleGovernment To Extend Protection For Commercial TenantsOn 19 June 2020, the Government announced its intentions to extend protections for businesses against eviction, seizure of goods and insolvency proceedings. United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Veale Wasbrough Vizards
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ArticleWhat Warrants 'Communication' Of An Acceptance Of A Repudiatory Breach?The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has concluded that an employee's failure to return to work after maternity leave did amount to acceptance of a repudiatory breach of her employment contract for the purpose of a constructive unfair dismissal claim.United KingdomEmployment and HRVeale Wasbrough Vizards
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