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HMRC have issued what is now the seventh version of the employer guide. The main changes are tweaks in the sections dealing with new recruits, ex-emp
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In the flurry of activity that is the precursor to construction sites (at some point) coming back into operation, it’s not just contractors that need to assess and manage health risks. Designers are in the mix too and, of course, the outcomes of all this may well have implications for clients.
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Key Changes as at 29 May 2020
General: Businesses that would otherwise require to be closed under the regulations can now re-open to the extent necessary to allow preparatory steps to be taken. This essentially means that premises can now be accessed by staff or external contractors with a view to
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The Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (the “Act”) received royal assent on 6 April 2020 and brings with it a number updates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ease some of the burden on everything from freedom of information requests to the UEFA European Championship.
Executio
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In the current edition of Scottish Dental magazine, WJM Partner Colin Millar looks at what the gradual move into phase three of lockdown and beyond in Scotland means for dental practices as employers.
You can read the article here (pages 44 & 45)
https://www.sdmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020
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The Chancellor of The Exchequer announced on 9 October 2020 that the Job Support Scheme (see our briefing note published on 24 September 2020 https://www.wjm.co.uk/news/the-job-support-scheme) is to be expanded as a means to provide support for businesses who are required to close their premises as
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Our virtual onshore wind seminar is set to bring together some of the country’s leading voices on energy this month, putting the spotlight on “driving the green recovery”.
Guests will hear from five experts from a variety of organisations, including Ventient and RES at the se
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The Supreme Court has issued a judgement on Friday 15 January which determines that business interruption claims arising out of COVID-19 will, subject to policy wording, be valid claims under relevant contracts of insurance.
The decision of the Supreme Court follows from a test case brought by the
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Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is urging individuals to sign up to attend its highly-anticipated renewables conference in Glasgow on Thursday 10 November as the event continues to prove extremely popular with those working in the sector. The firm recently announced the line-up of speakers for
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Covid 19 has hit the global economy hard. Around the world unemployment was up in 2020 compared to 2019. New job vacancies have shrunk and the majority of countries are in recession. Interest rates have been cut to help borrowing. Cashflow is tight and capital reserves are reducing.
Inevitably, bus
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