Insights

9th October 2020

Cheltenham based BPE Solicitors is celebrating the promotions of two Solicitors: Natalie Cottrell and Kathryn King.

6th October 2020

Earlier this year we wrote abut the increasing movement in the housing market but, with the introduction of local lockdowns, the Law Society has produced specific guidance in relation to contractual elements of the conveyancing process. Here, Candice Rumble summarises the risks and potential solutions to allow property transactions to continue

6th October 2020

When the Job Retention Scheme ends on 31 October 2020, a new replacement scheme, the Job Support Scheme will come into force. Announced by Rishi Sunak on 26 September 2020, we are starting to receive the first details on how the scheme will operate. In this article, Will Carter provides the headline points of the scheme and what is changing for employers.

6th October 2020

In this article Steve Conlay revisits the position on cost awards against claimants and provides commentary on a recent record £432,000 cost award in the Employment Tribunal.

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.