With commercial tenants protected from eviction on the basis of rent arrears caused by the pandemic until 25 March 2022, the government has announced a new commercial rents code of practice. This aims to set out a clear process for dealing with debts in conjunction with the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill. Background The various lockdowns…
If you’re unfortunate enough to be the director of a company in pandemic-related financial trouble, you’re likely to be focusing all your attention on keeping your business afloat, looking after your staff and minimising losses. What about the personal risks to you as a director? Have you thought about the knock-on effects of continuing to…
With an end to COVID-19 restrictions finally in sight, employers are gearing themselves up to welcoming their staff back to the workplace. For most of your workers, it will be a welcome return to the old routine of working in a shared space, interacting with colleagues and experiencing a proper division between the workplace and…
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme As the nation once again adjusts to a second national lockdown, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a five-month extension of the coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS) from 31 October to 31 March. The CJRS more commonly known as the furlough scheme required employers to contribute from 1 August 2020. From…
By now I am sure your families and you have developed a new if slightly surreal daily routine of working from home and homeschooling (also known as riot police training) the kids. Some parts of Europe have eased their lockdown restrictions and though in the UK the government have announced another 3 weeks of lockdown…
The stark reality is that despite all the steps the Government are taking, unfortunately a number of companies will find themselves under severe difficulty and pressure over the forthcoming months. The Government has acknowledged this and put several emergency measures in place. The measures that have been announced will allow firms to continue trading, in…
Furlough Leave, a phrase which you have possibly never heard of but has an increased significance to both employers and employees. So, what do we know about it so far? Apart from the announcement by the Chancellor, at the minute very little is known about how the new “Coronavirus Retention Scheme” or “Furlough Leave”, as…
The Prime Minister has declared this the “worst health crisis in a generation”, big words, lots of hype but what effect will this have for the business community in Gloucestershire? Worst case scenario is best explained by the now historic TV show Dad’s Army. “Don’t panic, don’t panic” is the cry. Another thought is “we…
The Court of Appeal made clear in upholding a substantial damages award whose hearing was mildly impaired that those with medical conditions or incapacities are not so serious as to amount to disabilities can win compensation if they suffer discrimination in the workplace. The Court of Appeal made that clear in upholding a substantial damages…
There is a risk that well-meaning or light-hearted marketing or advertising campaigns inadvertently stray into the realms of discrimination. A brewery fell into that trap when it marketed a cut-price beer only to those who identified as women in a satirical attempt to highlight the gender pay gap. What Happened? A customer issued proceedings against…
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