The fatalities of being homebound – Covid-19 and the rise of domestic abuse
While some of us might even enjoy the privacy and seclusion imposed by Covid-19, for others social isolation might turn into devastating experiences with short- and long-term implications, including potentially irreparable costs to our society. Domestic abuse against children, partners and spouses during the pandemic has increased dramatically: Met officers across London reportedly made 4.093
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Redundancy and COVID-19 Key Considerations from the Employer’s Perspective– ‘’Cave Dico’’ (Latin: Employer Beware!)
On Sunday 10 May 2020, Bo-Jo made his infamous and ‘ground-breaking’ announcements for society’s rehabilitation ‘back to normalcy’ and Chancellor Rishi extended the government’s ‘Paid to Furlough’ scheme until at least September 2020; in the meantime the COVID-19 crisis has continued to ravage businesses, leaving extravagant disruption costs in its wake and aftermath. Businesses and
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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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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
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
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