Coronavirus Restart Grant
April 2021
Businesses in the non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation sectors can now access one-off cash grants of up to £18,000 from their local council.
Welcoming you back to our offices
April 2021
The pandemic has been challenging for all of us and we are proud to have been able to continue serving clients throughout the three lockdowns and tier restrictions over the last year.
Garage pleaded guilty to failing to prevent workplace injury
April 2021
After falling, an employee sustained life-changing injuries resulting in their employer being fined.
COVID-19: Half of all employers now have a financial wellbeing policy in place
April 2021
Half of all employers now have a financial wellbeing policy in place, according to recent research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Employment tribunal claims rise by 25 per cent
April 2021
The number of single claims brought to employment tribunals increased by 25 per cent in the final quarter of 2020, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Justice.
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates to increase from 1 April
March 2021
The Government is pressing ahead with plans to increase the rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) from 1 April 2021, while people aged 23 and 24 will be entitled to the National Living Wage for the first time.
Research reveals added value of protecting IP rights
March 2021
Firms with intellectual property rights perform better and pay higher wages, major Companies that own intellectual property rights (IPRs) have typically greater business performance than those that do not, a major study has revealed.
How the new Recovery Loan Scheme could help your business
March 2021
As part of a package of new measures to help kick-start the British economy, the Government has, this month, launched a new Recovery Loan Scheme.
Government extends commercial property evictions ban until 30 June 2021
March 2021
The Government has confirmed that the commercial property evictions ban has been extended by a further three months, to 30 June 2021.
The Coronavirus vaccination: here’s what employers need to know
March 2021
As the UK continues its Covid-19 vaccination programme, businesses need to consider the legal implications of insisting that employees have the jab.