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The Treasury has published a Direction to HMRC to give statutory footing to the government’s self-employed income support scheme. Income Support Scheme (ISS) Similar to the support which is being...
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Many ‘normal’ rules have had to be re-visited due to the COVID-19 situation so that fleets can continue to operate. This has been done in a variety of ways: by...
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Now that the industry has settled into a ‘new normal’ it may be that those involved in the construction industry are becoming increasingly concerned with the possibility of costly disputes...
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Here is a revised summary of some developments in road transport and logistics since our last update. Workplace/health and safety HM Government policy remains that all supply chains must function...
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In our last update (COVID-19 and Commercial Property: protections under the Coronavirus Bill), we highlighted the provisions the Government had enacted to protect businesses faced with the coronavirus pandemic. Within...
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Please complete our Twitter poll about homeworking following the relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown. Will your business be more prepared to allow homeworking once the lockdown is lifted? #remoteworking #coronavirus...
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The temporary relaxation of the enforcement to the EU Drivers’ Hours Rules we reported here that began on 23 March 2020 has been reviewed and extended until the end of Sunday...
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The long-awaited relaxation to the rules relating to driver medicals was made on 17 April 2020. This temporary waiver will come as a great relief to those vocational drivers unable...
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This is an update to our original article posted on 20 March 2020. I am “vulnerable” due to my health, age or pregnancy, but my employer expects me to come...
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This is an update – our original article was posted 19 March 2020. Following the Government’s advice of 18 March 2020 that all schools in the UK will be closed...
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Whilst furlough seems to be a popular option amongst employees, it may not be right for every business. The Government guidance makes it clear that it is a scheme designed...
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We’ve put together some frequently asked questions and answers about the coronavirus and how it may affect your business. 1. What are employers’ obligations? Employers have a legal duty to...
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