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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - The Legal Implications

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Specialist advice on the legal implications of coronavirus

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pharma & Life Sciences

UK Life Sciences Industry Commits to Fighting Coronavirus and Supporting Patients

Thursday, 21 May 2020

A bold statement of intent has been issued by trade bodies representing organisations across the entire UK life sciences industry. The statement expresses the industry's strong commitment to fighting coronavirus (COVID-19) and supporting NHS patients.

UK Life Sciences Industry Commits to Fighting Coronavirus and Supporting Patients

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Public Sector

Coronavirus - Managing Staff Who Are Reluctant to Return to the Workplace

Thursday, 21 May 2020

Government guidance remains that where possible, staff should continue to work from home. There may be roles within organisations that are required to work on site. Employers will now be looking at how these workers can return safely.

Coronavirus - Managing Staff Who Are Reluctant to Return to the Workplace

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Property Litigation Real Estate

Coronavirus and Possession Proceedings

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Is the current stay on possession proceedings lawful and do the courts have power to lift it?

Coronavirus and Possession Proceedings

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Corporate Technology & Startups

Could You Benefit from the Government's £40m Investment in New Technologies?

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

The Business Secretary has announced that the Government is doubling the investment available to businesses and tech start-ups developing innovative ideas and solutions to help tackle the disruption caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Could You Benefit from the Government's £40m Investment in New Technologies?

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus - Can a School Require Its Staff or Pupils to Wear Masks?

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

With some schools opening their doors in the coming weeks, many are wondering if they are able to enforce a requirement to use masks to protect staff and pupils alike.

Coronavirus -  Can a School Require Its Staff or Pupils to Wear Masks?

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus - Staffing Matters Arising from Expanded On-Site Provision

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

Schools are now faced with planning for a phased re-opening of schools for nursery, reception, Years 1 and 6, and for some face-to-face contact with Years 10 and 12 from 1 June 2020.

Coronavirus - Staffing Matters Arising from Expanded On-Site Provision

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus Guidance on Pupil Welfare Risk Assessments

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak raises unique challenges and new and additional hazards and/or risks for schools.

Coronavirus Guidance on Pupil Welfare Risk Assessments

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

New Government Guidance on Annual Leave During Coronavirus

Friday, 15 May 2020

Following our recent round-up of the latest guidance on managing annual leave during coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government has issued some further helpful guidance this week.

New Government Guidance on Annual Leave During Coronavirus

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Coronavirus - ACAS Guidance on Disciplinaries and Grievance Procedures

Friday, 15 May 2020

ACAS has released new guidance for employers seeking to start or continue with disciplinary or grievance proceedings during coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus - ACAS Guidance on Disciplinaries and Grievance Procedures

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Freedom of Information Requests During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Friday, 15 May 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic means information requests are likely to be low-priority for higher education institutions, but it is important to understand what the ICO has said about its approach to regulation and what this means in practice.

Freedom of Information Requests During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

How Should HEIs Manage Staff Who Are Reluctant to Return to Work After Coronavirus Restrictions Are Eased?

Friday, 15 May 2020

When lockdown was announced, many HEIs were plunged overnight into remote working. However, remote working is not possible for all employees and the Government has now issued new guidance on the circumstances in which staff should return to work.

How Should HEIs Manage Staff who are Reluctant to Return to Work After Coronavirus Restrictions are Eased?

Articles & Blogs Commercial Contracts Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Force Majeure During Coronavirus - Can You Get Pre-Payments Back?

Friday, 15 May 2020

Force majeure clauses have risen from ignored boiler plate clause to top of the agenda due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The High Court has ruled on whether a pre-payment should be reimbursed in light of force majeure.

Force Majeure During Coronavirus - Can You Get Pre-Payments Back?

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus - Reshaping Our Towns And Cities For Safer Travel

Thursday, 14 May 2020

One challenge facing charities as they plan for the release of lockdown is how people will safely travel to work or to access their services.

Coronavirus - Reshaping Our Towns And Cities For Safer Travel

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended Until 31 October

Thursday, 14 May 2020

The Chancellor has announced this week that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) will continue until end of October 2020.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended Until 31 October

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

How Do I Manage Staff Who Are Reluctant to Return to Work After Coronavirus Restrictions Are Eased?

Thursday, 14 May 2020

When lockdown was announced, many workplaces were plunged into remote working overnight. However, remote working is not always possible, and the Government has issued new guidance on when staff should now return to work.

How Do I Manage Staff Who Are Reluctant to Return to Work After Coronavirus Restrictions Are Eased?