Whatever kind of business you are running, it’s important to make sure your terms and conditions are up to date, and you get your customers to agree to them, writes Darren Davies at Hutchinson Thomas….
Is coronavirus a force majeure event?
If COVID-19 prevents you from fulfilling a business contract, you may be able to be released from your obligation by claiming ‘force majeure’. Darren Davies, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explains how it works. The term…
5 key employment law changes for 2020
This year brings some important changes to employment law. Simon Thomas, a partner at Hutchinson Thomas, gives an overview. If you’re an employer, you need to be aware of certain key changes coming into effect…
Furlough: what it means and how it can help your business
Under the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme the government will pay 80 percent of the wages of furloughed employees. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explains what this means for businesses. Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently…
Coronavirus: can children visit separated parents during restrictions?
Current government advice states that children of parents who are separated are able to move between households during the coronavirus restrictions, writes Meriel East, a partner at Hutchinson Thomas. The government’s swift implementation of rules…
Business continuity at Hutchinson Thomas
Hutchinson Thomas has been carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Our priority has been implementing measures to protect the health of our staff, their families, our clients and business colleagues, while ensuring we continue to…
Maternity discrimination: the problem that won’t go away
The law is very clear on issues of maternity discrimination – but the tribunals keep on coming. Simon Thomas, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, explores why. Despite robust laws in the UK to prevent maternity discrimination,…
Hutchinson Thomas achieves Lexcel accreditation for the 18th consecutive year
Hutchinson Thomas is celebrating achieving its Lexcel accreditation for the 18th year in a row. In 2003 the firm became the first in Wales ever to achieve this accreditation, which recognises excellence in legal practice…
Divorce: can a spouse claim a share of future earnings?
Post-divorce, a common question partners tend to ask, ‘is my ex entitled to a share of my future earnings?’ Picture this: you’ve gone through a divorce and face the prospect of having much lower earning…
Forming a charity: the legal view
If you’re planning to start a charity, it’s important to follow the correct procedure to avoid any legal complications. Darren Davies, partner at Hutchinson Thomas, outlines the key legal considerations when founding a charity. If…