The Government’s Furlough Scheme has now been extended to September 2021, enabling employers to continue to reduce their costs while their businesses either cannot operate or cannot operate at full capacity. While we have seen…
Important case highlights the complexities of probate law
One of our partners, Simon Thomas – ACTAPS member and specialist in contentious probate and trusts here at Hutchinson Thomas, was involved (successfully instructing the defendant) in a highly unusual and complex case which was…
Wearing a face covering indoors: what are the legal requirements?
The wearing of face masks in indoor public spaces became a legal requirement in Wales on Monday 14th September 2020. However, there is still some confusion amongst the wider public as to the locations the…
Is it misconduct for an employee to make a covert recording?
It may be a question at the back of many employers’ minds: what if an employee makes a covert recording in the workplace? There has been a light shone on this topic in the recent…