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The benefits of virtual mediation during a pandemic
As the pandemic dictates how we run our day to day business and the UK continues to adhere to the social distancing rules, the use of technology-based solutions to resolve disputes are on the rise, one of these being virtual mediation.
Posted in: Commercial Disputes Coronavirus
Supporting employee mental health during lockdown
With COVID-19 (coronavirus) creating a new and challenging landscape, it is becoming more important to consider the mental health and wellbeing of your staff.
Posted in: Employment Law Coronavirus
Getting ready for the return to work: FAQs on how to keep employees safe
Over the weekend, the Government announced that the country was heading towards a position where lockdown measures could be eased slightly and those who were currently unable to work from home, could return to their workplace.
Posted in: Employment Law Coronavirus
A message from our Managing Partner, Lee Bramley
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an effect on all businesses in one way or another with some having to temporarily close based on the government guidelines, others choosing to ‘mothball’ their business and others operating from home where possible. The response from the public and private sectors, key workers and individuals has been a source […]
Posted in: News & PR Coronavirus
Director decision making during the Covid-19 lockdown
Social distancing and the ‘new normal’ that COVID-19 has ushered in has meant that companies may face challenges in making decisions necessary where these were typically made in a face to face meeting. Below we answer a few questions about how a board of directors can pass resolutions they need to without the need for […]
Posted in: Corporate / commercial updates Coronavirus
Increased Protection for Commercial Tenants during the Coronavirus Pandemic
In addition to the measures announced in the Coronavirus Act 2020, to protect commercial tenants, the Government has announced further plans to allow for even greater safeguards.
Posted in: Commercial Property Coronavirus
Covid-19 and its impact on restructuring and insolvency
The COVID-19 outbreak created uncertainty for all businesses – things like basic trading performance, the availability of capital and the effect of the Government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Posted in: News & PR Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Coronavirus
How to calculate maternity and parental payments for furloughed employees
During the flurry of furlough, we had several queries from our clients in respect of how to calculate statutory maternity pay (SMP) for employees who were on maternity leave but had been furloughed.
Posted in: Employment Law Coronavirus
Team delivers online sessions to help local businesses understand the staff retention scheme (furlough)
Teesside’s commercial law firm, The Endeavour Partnership, has organised the events to give local businesses the opportunity to ask partner and head of employment law, Stephen Elliott, questions about the job retention scheme and furloughing employees.
Posted in: News & PR Coronavirus
The latest advice on the Job Retention Scheme
As an employer, it’s vital to stay up to date with the amendments being made to the Job Retention Scheme. Our employment law experts have provided a break down of the key points from the recently revised Government guidance.
Posted in: Employment Law Coronavirus