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UPDATE 30 March 2020 Employment law implications following the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

30th March 2020

Over the past few days there have been further updates on what is being called ‘Furlough Leave’. Here is a note on how we understand the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme [CJRS] will work. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Furlough Leave Under the scheme, all UK employers, regardless of size or sector, can claim a grant …

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Employment law implications following the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

20th March 2020

Absence and pay The introduction of regulations means that, in most cases, an employee who is in quarantine, or strongly advised in government guidance to self-isolate, will be regarded as being incapable of working for SSP purposes. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, the government has announced emergency legislation temporarily making statutory sick pay …

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Making a Will

19th March 2020

Many of us are experiencing a time which is full of uncertainty. You may have friends and family which you care for in high risk groups and it has become clear that we all need to act in awareness of others and be mindful. It is difficult to see what the future brings. Self-isolating or …

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HMRC updates on Capital Gains Tax

2nd March 2020

HMRC have introduced new rules under the Finance Act 2019 stating that when UK resident individuals dispose of residential property on or after 6 April 2020, they must report the gain and pay the Capital Gains Tax within 30 days of the disposal. Failure to comply will trigger a penalty and incur interest on unpaid …

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