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Do your contracts and policies stand up to the Covid-19 test? Amy Cooper writes for Lawyer Monthly

02 October 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown have stress-tested employment contracts and policies, with some showing signs of strain. What should you do now to make sure your employment documentation is ready for the post-Covid future?

These Are Your Rights If You Were Made Redundant Before Furlough Was Extended: Lucy Lewis comments for HuffPost

03 November 2020

Hours before the UK furlough scheme was due to end at the end of October, the government announced it will now be extended until December – as part of new month-long lockdown restrictions in England, that will see the closure of pubs, restaurants, gyms, and non-essential shops.

Jabs for jobs? What to know when putting together your firm’s vaccination policy: Richard Moore comments for The Drum

12 March 2021

Can (and should) workplaces be encouraging or insisting that employees are vaccinated before they return? Could being vaccinated against Covid-19 become a company policy? Richard Moore discusses further in this article for The Drum.

What to know when putting together your firm’s menopause policy: Emma Richardson comments for The Drum

31 March 2021

With its 48 symptoms ranging from hot flushes to headaches and memory loss to muscle pain, the menopause can last up to eight years, mostly affecting women between the ages of 45 and 55 – often when their careers are at a high. And according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, three-in-five of those experiencing symptoms while at work say it has a negative impact on their performance.

What to know when putting together your firm’s miscarriage policy: Katie Johnston comments for The Drum

30 April 2021

The Drum speaks to agency bosses, support organizations and HR experts about how miscarriage policies can help companies bridge gaps in legislation and support bereaved workers.

What to know when putting together your firm’s flexible working policy: Russell Brimelow comments for The Drum

24 May 2021

Working nine to five, what a way to make a living. Flexible working policies have been a hot topic for several years now, but the conversation has reached a fever pitch since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Protecting staff from social media abuse as important as protecting your brand: Hannah Price and James Storke comment for International Employment Lawyer

16 July 2021

On 11 July 2021, football fans across Europe came together to witness England take on Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley stadium. An engaging match swayed back and forth between the two sides before eventually going to penalties, where the Italians emerged victorious after three England players missed their spot kicks.

What is your view on the Online Safety Bill? Geraint Lloyd-Taylor for Verdict

13 September 2021

The very companies that the UK is trying to reign in become the arbiters of what speech should be allowed online.

Protecting your intellectual property in 2024 and beyond: Ali Vaziri and Stephanie Kay comments for IT Pro

15 January 2024

In this article, Ali and Stephanie discuss the most common vulnerability to IP theft, the importance of identifying weaknesses within your business and the difficulties businesses are facing in the new fight against IP theft.

You spin me right round : Lewis Silkin trainees cycle for charity

29 November 2012

Lewis Silkin's 30 hour spinathon, which raised £7,610.63 for Helen and Douglas House, is discussed in an article on LawCareers.net.

Collective agreements and TUPE - more dynamic than you might think

12 March 2013

In Beerg's Global Labor newsletter, Katherine Shaw discusses the transfer of employees to another employer under TUPE.

Delay: you cannot be serious!

11 June 2013

In an article written for PLC Construction, James Levy discusses the frequent occurrence of delays in construction projects. As this affects the timescale of the project, it gives rise to the right to terminate.

Why you should avoid the distractions of the annual financial reporting round

26 June 2013

In an article for Managing Partner, Ian Jeffery discusses the first sets of annual results coming out of the UK's leading law firms for the financial year 11/12 and how prominence is often given to short term measures, such as profit per equity partner (PEP).

What you need to know about the new Social Housing Fraud Act

15 October 2013

In an article written for The Guardian's Housing Network, Paul Hayes discusses key aspects of the new act as well as raising questions that the act, designed to crack down on the estimates 100,000 social housing properties subject to fraud, leaves unanswered.

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