Welcome The lockdown imposed in response to the coronavirus outbreak is now in the process of being lifted – albeit gradually. As part of this the Government are encouraging employees to come back to work. Some businesses that were legally required to close are now reopening and more will follow in the coming weeks. The… [Read More]
May 2020
Seven things to think about when making redundancies Businesses will no doubt welcome the Chancellor’s recently announced extension to the furlough scheme. However, given that we are probably going to be experiencing difficult economic times for a considerable period to come many employees will nevertheless be forced to make cutbacks in their staff. So, this… [Read More]
April 2020
Welcome and Hunter Law News In light of the current climate, we have decided to focus on Coronavirus as this is what will be most relevant to our clients. We have prepared this bulletin in the form of an FAQ document, which we hope you find useful. Coronavirus – Frequently Asked Questions If an employee… [Read More]
March 2020
Welcome and Hunter Law News Coronavirus (COVID-19) is grabbing the headlines as it spreads over the globe and more cases are diagnosed in the UK. The impact of the virus on employees and business is worrying for employers. Some guidance has been published recently which employers might find helpful. The government has published guidance for… [Read More]
February 2020
Welcome and Hunter Law News Everyone’s talking about veganism, and not just because of Veganuary. In January, an employment tribunal found that a vegan was protected from discrimination by the Equality Act 2010. The employee’s ethical veganism met the legal test for a ‘belief’ which, like religion, can be a protected characteristic. In order to… [Read More]