The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today unveiled his new Job Support Scheme. This has been introduced as a consequence of the ongoing battle against Covid-19 which as we go into the colder months of the year is resulting in increased infections. It is also aimed at keeping the economy afloat and minimising […]
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for millions but has brought with it an opportunity for businesses to consider establishing an online business across a number of sectors. Whilst these are both challenging yet exciting times, it is important that traders who are looking to either start or continue trading online are clear on […]
From 9am today (Monday) (T minus 2 minutes), the courts (after an almost six month Stay) will start to deal with residential possession proceedings including initially: 1. Issuing reactivated claims lodged but not issued because of the stay and new claims (NB the claimant must ensure that required notice periods have expired before the claim […]
Whichever way you choose to resolve property and financial issues during a divorce, it is likely that you will have to complete a Form E at some point. The Form E usually fills my clients’ hearts with dread. It runs to 30 pages and requires detailed information regarding your financial circumstances together with documents which […]
A new statutory instrument has been laid before Parliament this week by Business Minister Paul Scully which amends and reforms the current Employment Tribunal rules of procedure. The proposals are set out in the new Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) ( Amendment) Regulations 2020. The Government […]
The judgment (published on 30 July 2020) in Ramchandani v Citibank N.A. 3200403/2014 has shone a light on the tensions an employer may experience in complying both with its internal disciplinary procedures and its obligations to its regulator. When an employer owes obligations both to its employee and its regulator, if the former cannot be […]
It has been reported that a Pharmacy worker has been awarded more than £15,000 for age and disability discrimination, after enduring a campaign of age-based bullying by younger work colleagues. The worker in question is Sue Walsh who was 63 years of age at the time, and who had some form of hearing impairment. The […]
Steven Eckett, Partner and Head of Employment here at Meaby & Co will be co-presenting a webinar on the subject of Redundancy. This is of course a subject that is affecting many businesses and individuals at the moment as a consequence of the impact of Covid-19 since lockdown, and its effect on the wider economy. […]
Despite most exams and assessments being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most students will still receive their grades within the next week. The Government has recently announced that students will be able to select their predicted grades should they be unhappy with the grades received on results day. However, there may well be students […]
I recently attended an event at Conway Hall in Central London. Written above the stage in bold lettering was the phrase “To Thine Own Self be True”. This is a phrase which is very familiar to me and a rule by which I have tried to live my life. It got me wondering as to […]
