Child contact restrictions – any changes for Christmas?
How do the Government guidelines for Christmas interaction impact on a parent’s legal obligations to a child or children’s scheduled contact with a separated parent during the festive period? The UK Government…
The Legal sector – will COVID-19 shape a different workplace?
Paul Gibbon, director in the commercial property team at Wake Smith Solicitors in Sheffield looks at the legal sector and Peter Whiteley, head of office at Knight Frank in Sheffield, emphasises offices are more…
Furlough extension offers protection for some
The Government has extended the furlough scheme until the end of March 2021. It says the extension is needed because of the continued economic situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and will help protect millions…
Newsflash: New Lockdown Regulations Published
Hotly anticipated new lockdown regulations have been published in response to the ongoing threat to public health posed by Coronavirus. The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (England) (No 4.) Regulations…
Child contact restrictions – any changes when Tier 3 comes into play?
Regions across England are now being assessed on a three-tiered traffic light system of medium, high or very high for COVID-19 alert levels. Certain areas of the country have already been categorised as very…
Furlough replacement – details of the new Jobs Support Scheme
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled the next step in the support package for employers and employees. The Jobs Support Scheme, which forms part of the wider “winter economy plan” will replace the furlough…
Coronavirus update: restrictions, bonus and kickstart schemes
As cases of coronavirus continue to rise, the government has announced a tightening of restrictions, including curtailing the opening hours of pubs and making the use of face coverings more prevalent. Briony…
Contracts of Employment – what has the Coronavirus Pandemic taught us?
Employers have seen a number of issues raised as a result of the pandemic, from dealing with health and safety concerns, to navigating the furlough scheme with limited guidance and a surge in homeworking. Given…
Dealing with employees who need to quarantine
Employment solicitor Briony McDermott looks at how employers deal with employees who have to quarantine after a holiday. Currently the list of countries on the Government’s quarantine scheme is changing by the…
Protection from lockdown losses
Lindsey Canning, head of Family Law at Wake Smith Solicitors, discusses options and looks at post marital agreements for clarity on asset division.