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All employees, irrespective of whether they are on furlough leave or still working, are entitled to a statutory redundancy payment if they have been employed by their employer for two years or more.
Regional and local government provides £20million in new grant funds for smaller business in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
How will your business bounce-back from Coronavirus? See Lawson-West Solicitors' x5 Top Tips...
What's the impact of 14-day quarantine rules on employers and employees? See Lawson-West Solicitors' Top 5 Questions and Answers
There's an increasing number of contested probate cases where the needs of other parties outweigh the child's claim to an inheritance from their parent.
27% of women in lockdown video meetings on behalf of work, were asked to dress more provocatively
Hairdresser Meghan Gorman - Landmark employment tribunal ruling means thousands of UK hairdressers could be on a better contract….
On 21st and 22nd July 2020, the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) heard the evidence in Delve and another -v- The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions - this high profile and much-awaited legal appeal case, if won, will rip open the State Pension Age debate.
CJRS furlough claims reach £26.5billion in value. East Midlands has 7% of UK furloughed employments.
At Lawson-West Solicitors, we look at some of the recent Coronavirus surveys and statistics surrounding family issues and the impact of Lockdown on family life.
Our employment team of lawyers has identified 3 common mistakes employers make when planning for and managing redundancies in their business.
Rishi Sunak has announced that residential property purchases under £500k will be exempt from paying Stamp Duty until 31 March 2021
Lawson-West Solicitors shares the importance of having a valid and up-to-date Will
Employers can expect a government bonus promise of £1,000 per member of staff they re-engage back from the Flexible Furlough Scheme after it ends in October 2020
From today businesses have the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back part time.
Lawson-West solicitors provides personal and commercial legal solutions in Leicestershire for you and your business. Read more about the services we provide...
David Heys, Managing Director at Lawson-West Solicitors in Leicestershire adds to the debate about the recent extension of the Coronavirus Lockdown in Leicester ...
'Business as Usual' at Lawson-West Solicitors
It’s been nearly two years since the joining together of Lawson-West Solicitors and Brown & Co Solicitors in Market Harborough.
Claire worked as an accountant for a medium size accountancy firm in the West Midlands for 9 years. She was made redundant based on an unfair scoring matrix that was biased.
A new 1-Metre Rule is introduced from 4 July and those Shielding can return to work from 1 August
Lawson-West’s experienced commercial solicitor, David Heys, outlines some of the questions facing business owners with post-lockdown premises issues; many seek to change their lease or vacate their premises.
Lawson-West Managing Director, David Heys, comments on the recent BBC article about successful businesses who all started in a recession. What can we learn from them?
There are six main ways for you as Tenant to get out of your lease. You do need to be careful and abide by the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.
We have a building with two floors but the business has shrunk a little and we have made some efficiency savings so we only need one floor. Can I sub-let the other floor?
Since June, house sales are moving again. Fast completions are the new norm... read on
The long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill concluded its passage through the House of Commons on 17 June this week, but implementation is not expected until autumn 2021.
Lawson-West is ‘Open for Business’ with our lawyers available for pre-booked appointments.
Lawson-West Director Ashley Hunt offers his view of a changing commercial property landscape. “We’re now in a brave new commercial property world.”
The Government's CBILS business financial support scheme has had nearly 100,000 applications and Bounce Back Loan applications nearly 1,000,000 applications during Coronavirus
Experienced employment lawyer, Carrie-Ann Randall, explores the situation facing many employers right now – to keep employees on, or to make redundancies. See our guide and recommendations.
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [nicknamed the No-Fault Divorce Bill] is due to start its Second Reading today Monday 8th June
Probate and wills Solicitor, Phoebe Tranter, has been quoted in the national media
Employment Tribunals continue to react to Impact of Covid-19. In this article, Director Ashley Hunt explores employment tribunal use of Cloud platforms and video link in cases.
During Coronavirus, an employee’s entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) has been extended, where they have been told to self-isolate.
Many people are looking to create a Will at the moment - How can you sign your Will and have it witnessed by two people, adhering to social distancing?
This new scheme allows small and medium-sized employers, with less than 250 employees, to apply to the HMRC to recover costs of paying coronavirus-related statutory sick pay (SSP)
New law (Practice Direction 51Z) gives landlords new rights during Lockdown to deal with unwanted trespass and squatters.
Dealing with employees’ annual leave entitlement during Lockdown
Learn the 7-Steps of Mindfulness and using meditation to help control stress and anxiety whilst in Coronavirus Lockdown
What Support Is There for Self-Employed People and Casual Workers?
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has told estate agents that they can re-open from today. Read the story here...
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces a four-month extension on Furlough Leave to 31 Oct. Read about the impact...
This articles outlines your options when your spouse ignores the divorce petition and refuses to return the 'acknowledgment of service form'.
Mental Health Foundation's recent study of people in Lockdown warns of loneliness and stress and the long-term risk for mental health. We look at the employer obligations for employees.
Earlier in Lockdown it was far harder to obtain a mortgage from a lender, especially if you had a smaller deposit, as Lockdown eases in May, we take a brief look at finding a new mortgage.
Watch our easy, digestible video with advice on the re-engagement provision and the end of Furlough Leave.
The Effects of Coronavirus on your Business - Are you using your business premises and lease to full effect?
