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Civil Contingencies Act 2004 – What is it, why do we need it and when will it be used?

17 Mar 2020
Law Blog

So, when will the 2004 Act be used? Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 across Europe and parts of the world, countries are taking action on a huge scale. The UK government comparatively have been less severe in their response, however, this could be set to change...

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.

Coronavirus in the Workplace: Key Points for Employers by Stephen Britton, Employment Law Solicitor [Part 1 of 3]

Employers should be implementing procedures to deal with and prepare for the potential spread of the coronavirus and reduce the risk to employees, being mindful of their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent regulations.