Insights

6th October 2020

COVID-19 and lockdown created a perfect storm for those at risk of domestic violence. In this article Sam Silsby looks at new guidance for employers on the topic from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

6th October 2020

In this article, Will Carter reviews the recent case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover in which the employment tribunal found that non-binary or genderqueer identities are protected under the Equality Act.

1st October 2020

Gloucestershire based BPE Solicitors has again been recognised by the Legal 500 in the annual rankings which has seen the firm retain its position in seven categories and increase its ranking in a further two.

30th September 2020

As of 28 September 2020, temporary legislation will provide that the witnessing of Wills may take place via video conferencing facilities.

24th September 2020

Following the announcement this week that people should 'work from home if they can', Sarah Lee looks at the steps businesses have taken to be 'COVID-secure' and what employers should bear in mind when determining if employees should work from home or if they need to be in the workplace.

22nd September 2020

In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Government introduced new legislation, known as The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, fast-tracking amendments to the existing corporate restructuring and insolvency framework. Amongst the temporary changes introduced was the restriction on the use of Statutory Demands and Winding up Petitions.