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Employment Furlough amnesty Since the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the ‘Furlough Scheme’) launched in April, it has paid out in excess of £35 billion to UK employers to cover a proportion of salaries of furloughed staff.
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COVID-19 Possible extension of notice period for eviction of commercial tenants The Scottish Government is currently considering whether to keep the 14-week notice period for the eviction of tenants under a commercial lease until March 2021.
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Employment Dates for your diary: Furlough and collective redundancies – the clock is ticking! With the UK Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme due to end on 31 October 2020, businesses relying on the scheme to pay wages may now have to consider making redundancies.
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Employment Employment status: A reminder on the importance of getting it right With the rise of "gig economy" working, the much publicised case law on employment status is becoming all the more relevant and, last week, the EAT handed down a judgment on the case of Johnston and Johnston v Glasgow City Council.
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MacRoberts and French Duncan support £14m acquisition deal for Together Energy
MacRoberts' and French Duncan's corporate finance teams have supported one of the UK's most ethically aware energy firms, Together Energy, in their acquisition of Bristol Energy's residential customer base. -
Live Webinar: Things you need to know in the world of Employment Law – 30 September 2020
MacRoberts' Employment team would be delighted if you would join us for a live webinar looking at the latest developments in the world of employment law. -
MacRoberts Live Bitesized: COVID-19 Series
MacRoberts Live Bitesized is a webinar and podcast series covering key issues of the day in a short Q&A format. Listen to the latest episodes here. -
Listen now: MacRoberts Live Webinar – Back to Work in the Construction Sector? Things You Need to Know
In this live webinar, chaired by Neil Kelly, specialists from MacRoberts' Construction, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Employment and IP, Technology & Commercial teams discuss what businesses in the Scottish construction sector should be doing in preparation for the return to work as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. -
Listen now: MacRoberts Live Webinar: Back to Work – Back to the Future?
During this live webinar, specialists from MacRoberts' Commercial Dispute Resolution, Employment and IP, Technology & Commercial teams discuss what businesses should be doing in preparation for the return to work as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. -
MacRoberts shortlisted at enei Awards 2020
MacRoberts has been shortlisted for Team of the Year at the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) Awards 2020. -
Listen now: MacRoberts/Yuill + Kyle Live Webinar – Managing your credit control during lockdown & beyond
This live webinar, presented by Stephen Cowan, Managing Director of Yuill + Kyle, looks at how businesses can manage their credit control during this period of lockdown and beyond. -
MacRoberts advises HSBC UK on £13.5m financing deal with Migdale Transport
MacRoberts recently advised HSBC UK on a £13.5 million loan and asset financing deal with Highland transport firm Migdale Transport. -
COVID-19: A challenging time for us all
COVID-19 is causing economic uncertainty across all areas of business and for individual families. Since this situation emerged only a short time ago, our priority has always been to ensure the health and wellbeing of our people and clients of our firm.
Latest updates from @MacRoberts
- RT @ScottishLegal: Thirteen new employment judges appointed https://t.co/l3nvMyn36H 18/09/2020
- RT @KatyWed: I’m delighted that Eleanor, our colleague has been appointed a part time Employment Judge in Scotland. Well done, Eleanor! htt… 18/09/2020
- 👣Following in the footsteps of former colleagues... from all at MacRoberts, huge congratulations to Eleanor Mannion… https://t.co/ZtwdfOsjet 18/09/2020
- RT @KatyWed: Our Employment update webinar is on next week- details here: https://t.co/h4QwCdqJEa 17/09/2020
- RT @rupamooker: @MacRoberts is taking part in the @Lawscot first ever #law fair on Fri 9 Oct! It’s open to #students from all #universities… 17/09/2020
- Have you signed up to our live #employmentlaw webinar? Join us at 2pm on 30 September for an update on the latest d… https://t.co/nRpoa90ued 17/09/2020
- RT @YuillandKyle: How well do you really know your customers or clients? As Stephen Cowan explains in his latest #DebtRecovery Masterclass,… 16/09/2020
- RT @NewlawyersLSS: Exciting... 🔊 we are holding our first @Lawscot law fair on Friday 9 Oct! Meet companies like @Pinsent_Masons, @MacRober… 16/09/2020
- RT @YuillandKyle: In case you missed it – how can firms support their clients in maintaining a positive #cashflow & avoiding bad #debt in t… 15/09/2020
- In case you missed it – the clock is ticking for #collectiveconsultation if you are considering #redundancies ⏰ Our… https://t.co/Zm1M1ttm43 15/09/2020
- We currently have #vacancies available within our #EmploymentLaw & #PrivateClient teams! If you'd like to make your… https://t.co/TvZ7eKJsVu 14/09/2020
- 📅 With the #furloughscheme ending on 31 October 2020, businesses relying on it to pay wages may now have to conside… https://t.co/Imh0KUGwXq 14/09/2020
- Feeling anxious or stressed during these times is normal – check in on your family, friends & colleagues every day.… https://t.co/dyxwCpYVCD 10/09/2020
- Looking for ways to support your clients & customers in maintaining #cashflow & avoiding bad #debt? Stephen Cowan… https://t.co/yoM87DC3ke 10/09/2020
- Employment status: why is it so important to get it right? We look at the EAT's decision in a recent case on worker… https://t.co/6O44SLFTAS 10/09/2020
