The Government has now published further guidance in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. In her latest article to help businesses understand the help being offered by the Government, Briony McDermott…
The Government has unveiled its scheme to help self employed workers who have lost income due to coronavirus. This scheme will allow self employed workers or a member of a partnership to claim a taxable grant worth…
With non-essential travel, social distancing, self-isolation and school closures enforced across the UK, how best can you manage co-parenting during the coronavirus outbreak? Lindsey Canning, head of Family Law…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced strict new rules, including the closure of all non-essential shops, to tackle the spread of coronavirus. He described the virus as the "biggest threat this country has…
As part of the package of measures to support businesses through this period of disruption caused by coronavirus, the Government has deferred VAT and Income Tax payments. Briony McDermott, employment solicitor…
In an unprecedented move, Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised support to assist all UK employers. Last Friday, the Government pledged to reimburse 80% of all UK employer’s worker’s salary (up to a cap of £2,500) for…
The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak is a major concern for all business. As well as causing major disruption for travel companies and hotels it is now beginning to have far reaching effects on businesses, tenants and…
Landlords have increasing responsibilities towards their tenants and a failure to observe can have knock on effects. Stephen Thompson, Senior Chartered Legal Executive in the Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution…
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (Thursday) outlined a raft of further measures to support the UK’s businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Briony McDermott from Wake Smith Solicitors’ employment team…
With the government’s recommendations on social distancing regarding Coronavirus and yesterday’s announcements that schools are to close after Friday, Wake Smith’s employment team looks at how employers can deal…
If you’ve been on Social Media in the last couple of years, you’ll most likely have seen a flood of statuses or shared posts tagged #metoo. The campaign was originally created in 2007 by civil rights activist Tarana…
