Job Retention Scheme Update There is now updated guidance available from ACAS and HMRC on the Job Retention Scheme We have previously sent an update on holiday and periods of furlough. The latest guidance from ACAS on the treatment of bank holidays and furlough is set out below: Bank holidays are usually part of the…

[caption id="attachment_3608" align="alignright" width="214"] Emily Steed[/caption] Making Sense of Force Majeure Clauses in the Context of COVID-19 Many of you will be familiar with the concept of force majeure or “superior force”, a common clause used in contracts to protect against unforeseeable circumstances that prevent a party from fulfilling its contractual obligations. But, can a…

[caption id="attachment_3608" align="alignright" width="214"] Emily Steed[/caption] Complying with GDPR During the COVID-19 Outbreak With new guidance issued on the GDPR rules during the COVID 19 outbreak, Solicitor Emily Steed of our Corporate and Commercial department looks at the implications for organisations. Processing personal data and complying with Data Protection Rules during the COVID-19 outbreak The…

Job Retention Scheme Please see link to the Government website which provides up to date information on support for employers through the Job Retention Scheme - read full guidance. A scheme has been announced which will apply to the self-employed. The key points are: Income Support Scheme (average income over last 3 years) will pay…