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Coronavirus and the workplace: The launch of NHS online isolation notes

Isolation notes enable employees to provide evidence to their employers that they have been advised to self-isolate due to coronavirus, whether that be because the employee has symptoms or they live with someone who has symptoms of the virus.

Written statements of particulars: Employers’ enhanced obligations with effect from 06 April 2020

Employers should be aware of the three key changes set out in this blog and should ensure that they are taking steps to prepare in readiness for the implementation of the new rules.

Raising Business Finance - Debt versus Equity

In order to expand, it's necessary for business owners to tap financial resources which typically fall into two categories – Debt or Equity. In this article, James Conduit, Corporate Partner, explores the pros and cons of each.

UBER DRIVERS HELD TO BE EMPLOYEES: The landmark French ruling

The French Court ruled on 05 March 2020 that Uber drivers are ‘employees’, not self-employed independent contractors, as referred to in Uber’s terms and conditions. Find out more in Stephen Britton's latest blog.

Coronavirus in the Workplace: Key Points for Employers by Stephen Britton, Employment Law Solicitor [Part 3 of 3]

It has been reported that some employers have taken steps to close the workplace as a result of the coronavirus. Whilst this may work for some employers, for the large majority of employers, this is not possible.

Coronavirus in the Workplace: Key Points for Employers by Stephen Britton, Employment Law Solicitor [Part 2 of 3]

With new cases of coronavirus being announced almost daily, employers should be considering what steps they can take in order to protect the health and safety of employees in the workplace.