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Furlough Guidance Updated
The guidance for employers on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was updated on 4 April 2020. The scheme allows employers to furlough staff and claim back part of their wages. The new guidance adds detail and some clarifications to the original HMRC guidance published on 26 March, but many questions remain.
Employee Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave)
Coronavirus employee retention scheme guidance is now out. This describes the circumstances where employer applications for the furlough payments can be made. Not all questions are answered and we do not know if there will be legislation to back this up. Here’s our summary:
What exactly is the Court of Protection? Philippa Doyle appears in Care Home Management
Philippa Doyle appears in Care Home Management's March/April issue to discuss Court of Protection.
Hempsons to exhibit & speak at the Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo 2020
Hempsons will again be both exhibiting and speaking at the Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 17 & 18 March 2020 where Philippa Doyle will be speaking on 'All things Court of Protection'.
Client Spotlight: Wilf Ward Family Trust – Creating a culture of excellence
The Wilf Ward Family Trust provides supported living accommodation and residential care services for people with learning disabilities across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Philippa Doyle takes part in the latest podcast for Care Home Management
Philippa Doyle recently joined a panel of specialist lawyers to discuss how care providers can challenge harsher CQC inspections and the conduct of some inspectors.
Hempsons and Eastwoods: our 2020 vision
2020 will be a particularly exciting year for everyone at Hempsons and Eastwoods, as the two firms merge to create a powerful new force in regulatory, disciplinary and healthcare law.
CQC – who regulates the regulator?
CQC – who regulates the regulator? It was disappointing to read in the press that the CQC has found that dozens of its reports are flawed.
Hempsons strengthen their health and social care advisory team
Hempsons strengthen their health and social care advisory team in the north with a number of new appointments including healthcare expert Liz Stokes
Hempsons listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2020
We are delighted to announce that Hempsons has been named as one of The Times’ best law firms for 2020.
Newsflash: Young persons and deprivation of liberty
The Supreme Court has decided parental authority CANNOT be used to authorise the deprivation of liberty of 16 and 17 years olds who lack capacity to consent to arrangements that amount to a deprivation of liberty.
Hempsons welcomes three trainees
We are delighted to announce that three trainee solicitors have started their two-year training period at Hempsons.
Newsflash: Emergency Application to the High Court’s Inherent Jurisdiction to protect a vulnerable adult
Emergency Application to the High Court’s Inherent Jurisdiction to protect a vulnerable adult.
Hempsons shortlisted in the ‘Legal Advisor – Public’ category at the LaingBuisson Awards 2019
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in the ‘Legal Advisor – Public’ category at the LaingBuisson Awards 2019.