The solicitors at Fisher Law, with going on for 30 years’ specialist employment law expertise, are perfectly placed to advise employers, employees and the self-employed on the range of Government measures introduced as a consequence of the Covid-19 outbreak. Issues about which clients are currently seeking our input include:
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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), revised entitlement, and refunds claimable by employers
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The legal implications of working from home for both employers and employees
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Claims for Universal Credit
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The employers’ duty of care to provide a safe place of work
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Entitlement to pay/SSP/contractual or occupational sick pay when symptomatic and/or self-isolating or when required by employers to stay away from work
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The circumstances when an employer may deem a refusal to work/attend the workplace as unauthorised
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Child, elder and dependant care particularly now that schools are closing, and reasonable time off for those purposes
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Temporary alteration of working hours
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Taking leave (paid and unpaid)
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Lay offs and short time working
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Overtime
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Redundancy
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HMRC deferrals for tax liabilities
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The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
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The interpretation of insurance clauses for business interruption/loss of income
Please feel free to contact us by email to info@fisherlaw-ni.co.uk or on 02825 857257.
