Environmental Impacts and the Law
As for any other human cause, the law has also developed various and ever-evolving strategies to manage and mitigate impacts on the environment. Finding ourselves in the Covid-19 lockdown, undeniably benefits the environment, while exposing vulnerabilities of our human nature: In Delhi, fine particles and gas nitrogen fell by more than 70%; in Punjab, people
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From a Popular Trend to a Philosophical Belief: The Rise of Veganism
The recent case of Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports; a two-part case that is better known for its first part, has held that ethical veganism is to be considered a philosophical belief and should therefore be protected characteristics by the Equality Act 2010. What this means for vegans is; the court decided that only
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COVID-19 – The impact of coronavirus on Courts and Tribunals It will not be business as usual then…
The day to day operation of the Courts and Tribunal services has drastically changed. This sharp turnaround comes just weeks after the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, Ministry of Justice and Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Services (HMCT) apprised the public of their intentions to keep on with business as usual. The spread of COVID- 19 has
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Covid-19: Government support for SMEs and Industry Professionals, How real and tangible is it?
With the scourge of the pandemic that is Covid-19 accelerating and showing no signs of waning, the employment of tighter measures to close down ‘non-essential’ industry sectors such as non-food retail shops etc. the future of Small to medium sized businesses (SME’s) remains evermore uncertain. With the life blood of businesses now on pause; and
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Remote Working Doesn’t Have to be so Remote
Recent events have completely revolutionised our world of work and our hitherto accepted traditions for social connections. However, for most people working from home can be challenging; especially if you are struggling to find an appropriate work space in your home; are worried about your internet connections dropping in and out (ergo looking like a
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If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail
At this point in time it goes without saying that COVID-19 has presented of number of challenges to us all. However, several employers are trying to manage the financial toll that the pandemic is having on their business. In this regard, those who have prepared well in advance by consulting employment lawyers and drafting a
Read MoreCOVID-19 The Legal Effects on Employees
COVID-19 doesn’t only affect stock levels in high street stores, it will also affect employees. Are you worried about not being paid sick leave? Are you unable to work from home and want your employer to create safeguards within the workplace? Are your children now staying at home and making it impossible to go into
Read MoreCOVID-19 The Legal Effects on Employers
COVID-19 doesn’t only affect stock levels in high street stores, it will also affect employers’ obligations with respect to their most vulnerable resource – employees. Are there any additional workplace safety health and safety measures that employers may need to take? How early do employers have to notify their employees about any policy changes? Will
Read MoreHow will Covid19 impact your business contracts?
Covid-19, better known as the Coronavirus, has been headlining the news for weeks. With the epidemic worsening, businesses now fear how this will impact their contractual obligations. Normally, the law obliges businesses to continue with their performance obligations absolute. However, if the operation of force majeure comes into play or the contractual agreement is frustrated
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COVID-19 – 5 Things Commercial Landlords Should Prepare For
First and foremost, it should be borne in mind that any advice arising from the issues relating to COVID-19 are constantly evolving, therefore you should always consult the latest directions from the government, NHS, Public Health England and WHO before taking any action. The consequences of this new drastic regime whereby people are self-isolating, and
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