Tag Archives: COVID-19

Coronavirus: Key Employment Considerations for Private Households

As the COVID-19 pandemic develops, employers face the ongoing challenge of ensuring compliance with the latest government guidance. This requirement doesn’t just apply to large organisations but affects employers of all sizes, including private households. We take a look at: …

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Coronavirus: Key questions about Emergency Volunteering Leave

Understandably this has left many people wondering what this could mean for them, and, in true British spirit, how they can take advantage of this scheme to help the country at this critical time. In particular, there are five key …

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Coronavirus – Can Employers be obliged to alter contractual remuneration arrangements?

Bankers’ bonuses are currently subject to a bonus cap introduced by EU regulations which aim to limit bonus pay-outs to 100% of salary, or 200% with approval from shareholders. In the UK, regulated firms must also comply with the Remuneration …

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Coronavirus – Company directors must remember their legal duties

Companies are now faced with unprecedented challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. In this context, company directors will be trying to do everything they can to protect and preserve the business. However, they do still need to remember their legal …

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Coronavirus & business interruption insurance: practical considerations for tenants   

Typical business insurance policies cover standard risks and are unfortunately unlikely to cover the impact of COVID-19 (including forced closure by the government). Furthermore, business interruption provisions are normally connected to property damage. Cover for business interruption due to infectious …

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Coronavirus – what should landlords expect from government measures?

As the UK enters uncharted territory, there are likely to be many changes to “business as usual”. Among these changes, there may be significant factors for landlords to bear in mind. What can residential landlords expect? Proposed emergency eviction freeze …

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Coronavirus crunch point for commercial landlords and occupiers as quarterly rent due

COVID-19 has already seen the closure of the hospitality sector and with further restrictions expected, landlords and tenants will need open and frank discussions regarding their ability to pay. Jane Lindop, a Real Estate lawyer at Collyer Bristow whose clients …

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Coronavirus – Can you create a Will while self-isolating?

We have suggested six steps for how you can still think about your wills and estate planning in the current climate. (1) Use the time to think about your affairs The present circumstances may actually provide you with more time …

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Coronavirus – Frustration and Force Majeure in Commercial Contracts

The below practical steps, explained in more detail below, should be taken by businesses in these unprecedented times: Review the terms of any applicable force majeure (or hardship) clauses in commercial contracts closely and consider whether they apply to the …

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