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Newsflash: Updates to Furlough Guidance for Charities & Social Enterprise
In the last week the government has released two further versions of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance. Guidance for Charities & Social Enterprise.
(Another!) Update to the Job Retention Scheme
Yesterday afternoon (15 April 2020), the government published updated information about the job retention (furlough) scheme.
Facing the consequences of not having an LLP agreement
Justin Cumberlege, partner in Hempsons healthcare team, explains why an LLP agreement is essential for independent practitioners.
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Coronavirus) (England) (Amendment) Order 2020
The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Coronavirus) (England) (Amendment) Order 2020 came into effect on Thursday, 9 April 2020. Myles Evans provides a summary.
Furlough guidance has been updated
Late on Thursday 9 April 2020, the government released the third version of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance. Here are Martin Cheyne's first impressions of the update.
Newsflash: Hospital Resources Amid Covid-19
On 9 April 2020, Chamberlain J. handed down his judgment in the case of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v MB [2020] 882 (QB) in which Hempsons and Simon Sinnatt, Counsel from 1 Crown Office Row Chambers, represented UCLH.
The impact of Covid-19 on charities and social enterprises
During the last few weeks we have had a number of questions and queries from Charities and Social Enterprises regarding the impact COVID-19 has had on their organisations. Hempsons specialist legal teams have collated a Frequently Asked Questions document that may help you with your own current situation.
Client service uncovered: Hempsons ranked in Legalease’s survey
Hempsons is listed amongst the top 10 London firms in the survey.
Covid-19: The impact on the dental market – update 2
We are in unprecedented and challenging times at the moment and you are no doubt all anxious about the impact that Covid-19 will have on dental practices. Here is our 2nd dental update
Dental regulation in the shadow of COVID-19
Stephen Hooper assesses the latest regulations to explain what is expected of the dental team during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vicarious Liability and independent contractors – recent Supreme Court decisions
On 1 April 2020 the Supreme Court handed down two Judgments in Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants [2020] UKSC 13 and WM Morrisons Supermarkets Plc v Various Claimants [2020] UKSC 12 in which the Court appears to be moving against vicarious liability. This article sets out the decision in Barclays Bank and considers the independent contractor Defence.
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.
Newsflash: Coronavirus and Critical Care
Ventilators and the number of critical care beds are a regular feature of the Government’s daily briefings and the questions posed by the media. This newsflash explores the guidance currently available and which of the current legal provisions will be held to apply.
Newsflash: Covid-19 NHS letters and dealing with pregnant staff
Click HERE for a brief summary of NHSE&I's letters to GP Practices issued in March 2020. We will be updating the information on our website as further letters are issued. What action should you take in relation to pregnant staff who can’t work from home?