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FOIL Update - Business interruption test cases
This FOIL Update focuses on the Supreme Court ruling that dismissed appeals against a High Court judgment on insurers paying out in Covid-related disruption on business interruption insurance policies.
Virtual Christmas parties create new risks for employers
Companies need to consider new risks when hosting virtual Christmas parties, while being aware that normal employment hazards can still happen online. This content highlights three areas of risk that employers should consider before outlining a simple four-point plan to help avoid problems.
What is HMRC's guidance for extended furlough?
On 10 November 2020, HMRC published full guidance on the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also referred to as the Furlough Scheme, which has been extended to 31 March 2021. In this article, Hannah Thomas, Solicitor, Markel Law, highlights four key changes relevant to employers.
What employment claims trends are we likely to see in the coming months?
In this video, Stephen Moore, Partner and Head of Employment at Ashfords LLP talks about the likely influx of employment claims and why they may not all be destined for a tribunal.
What employment law issues has the pandemic created?
In this video, Stephen Moore, Partner and Head of Employment at Ashfords LLP, explains some of the headaches the pandemic has created for employers and employment law.
What impact has the coronavirus had on the employment tribunal process?
In this video, Stephen Moore, Partner and Head of Employment at Ashfords LLP, discusses how the tribunal process was struggling before the pandemic and how it has been affected since.
What steps can businesses take to avoid an employment tribunal?
In this video, Stephen Moore, Partner and Head of Employment at Ashfords LLP explains some of the steps that employers can take to head off employment disputes and avoid tribunal claims.
What longer-term implications will the pandemic have for employment law?
In this video, Stephen Moore, Partner and Head of Employment at Ashfords LLP talks about the longer impact the pandemic is likely to have on the world of work and the laws that govern it.
FOIL Update - The impact of Brexit on motor insurance
At FOIL’s recent roundtable, three experts provided their views on the Brexit landscape as far as motor insurance law is concerned. This summary looks at the concerns expressed by the speakers and what they believe the current position to be.
Dealing with breach of contract claims in uncertain times
Individuals and companies are more likely to breach their contractual obligations during a recession for a variety of reasons. Produced by Markel, this article focuses on breach of contract claims in uncertain times and some key considerations for both claimants as well as defendants.