The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 introduces a range of temporary measures designed to support businesses and directors affected by the Covid-19 crisis, says Elizabeth Black of Baines Wilson […]
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Autumn employment law zoominars
In change to our usual in person update seminars, this autumn join us for a series of Zoom briefings with a focus on managing the impact Coronavirus has had on […]
Redundancy after lockdown
It has been reported that more than a quarter of the UK workforce is currently furloughed and is being supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), says Caroline Rayner […]
Launch of the new Bounce Back Loans
BBLS are designed to deliver a quick cash injection into businesses which have been impacted by COVID-19 says Jennifer Bell of Baines Wilson LLP. Such businesses can borrow up to […]
Electronic Signatures: Remotely Signing the Dotted Line
WITH the outbreak of COVID-19 and the likelihood of an extended lockdown seeming ever more likely the custom of signing documents in person is no longer practical, says Jennifer Bell […]
Coronavirus – Holidays can be carried over for two years
THE Working Time (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 came into force from 26 March 2020, says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP. The new Regulations relax the restrictions on carrying over untaken […]
Legal update – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Furlough Leave – update from Baines Wilson LLP The Government has announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which will allow employers to access support to continue to pay 80% of employees’ […]
Coronavirus – what employers need to know
CORONAVIRUS has now spread to over 40 countries and is spreading throughout Europe, says Tom Scaife of Baines Wilson LLP. Whilst the general advice is not to panic as figures […]
Legal update with Baines Wilson – Philosophical belief discrimination
IS a belief that there are only two biological sexes in humans, and that it is not possible for a human being to change sex, a philosophical belief? asks Tom […]
Intellectual property rights workshops with Baines Wilson LLP
BAINES Wilson LLP Intellectual Property specialist, Adam Turley (pictured) is partnering with Cumbria Innovation Platform and Eco-Innovation Cumbria to host a series of workshops on Intellectual Property rights for businesses. […]
Legal update with Baines Wilson – New parental bereavement leave legislation
THE Government has announced new legislation that will entitle bereaved parents to two weeks’ paid bereavement leave says Joanne Holborn, Partner and Head of Employment and Employment Training at Baines […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson – Unfairly dismissed for drink driving
MR ANDERSON was employed as a gardener, working between 6 hospitals and 23 health centres, says Caroline Rayner of Baines Wilson LLP. He was arrested for drink driving while being […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP – Beward the blanket beard ban
AN Employment Tribunal has recently considered a claim for indirect discrimination related to religion where an agency refused to keep a work seeker on its books because he would not […]
Kitchen Rivals raises over £24,000 for local charities
RETURNING for its third year, Barclays, Baines Wilson LLP and Lake District Hotels Ltd have once again hosted Kitchen Rivals charity banquet to raise funds for three local charities. In […]
Legal update with Baines Wilson – 12 top tips to avoid festive employment law headaches
As December is upon us, we have considered our 12 top tips to avoid employment law headaches this festive season, says Baines Wilson LLP Employment Law team: Joanne Holborn, Tom […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP – Commercial Contracts: What’s the need?
IN THE famous parable of the wise and foolish man, the wise man always built his house upon the rock, yet many business owners overlook the importance of written agreements […]
Legal Update with Baines Wilson LLP – Pay rise for claimant lawyers?
Is a contribution to legal costs of £500 + VAT sufficient to enable an employee to take advice on a settlement agreement? asks Joanne Holborn, Partner and Head of Employment […]
Baines Wilson recognised as leading UK law firm features in top guide for 15th year in a row
Chambers, the UK’s guide to top law firms and lawyers in the UK, have recognised Baines Wilson in their prestigious guide – one of only two Cumbrian firms to be […]