Employment matters
Guidance regarding the expected increase in flexible working requests as restrictions ease - as advice on returning to workplaces changes, employers and employees will need to prepare for new arrangements.
Guidance on dealing appropriately with health and safety concerns raised by staff - a recent case highlights potential claims facing employers if employees cite health and safety concerns for not attending work during the pandemic.
Recommendations for employers considering Coronavirus testing in their workplace - guidance for employers who may wish to include testing staff in the event of an outbreak in their business.
Guidance to some of the legal implications regarding workforce vaccinations - answers to some employer FAQs regarding approaches to take on requiring staff to get vaccinations and requesting information or evidence from them of being vaccinated.
Data breach risks from homeworking - employers with staff working from home for the longer term should beware of the increased risks of non-compliance with the GDPR.
The redundancy process needs careful consideration when involving furlough leave - ensuring fairness throughout the process if you have staff who are on or who have had a period of furlough leave adds a new dimension to this.
Commercial and corporate matters
New rules on winding up petitions being introduced will allow companies to recover debt. However, commercial landlords, are in effect, still excluded from using winding up to recover debt.
Guide to GDPR compliance when homeworking – many businesses have arranged for employees to work from home and the same data protection parameters remain in force, this guide offers some practical tips to ensure compliance.
Guidance regarding the risks of potential errors being made by firms when making furlough claims - increasing investigations to unearth potential furlough fraud mean that businesses should check they comply with the scheme.
Guidance regarding debt recovery matters - some FAQs to help clarify some of the uncertainty around debt recovery created by the pandemic.
Property matters
Guide for returning to the workplace - some key questions that business tenants should consider putting to their commercial landlords to ensure appropriate social distancing and hygiene arrangements are in place for employees return to the workplace.
Guide for private landlords (April 2021) - advice for dealing with rent and terminating tenancies following the introduction of The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act.
Third Sector matters
Charities urged to consider mergers as a way out of the pandemic - restructuring could help third sector organisations counter the the financial and operational challenges they face
Guide on governance matters - maintaining good governance is crucial to protect charitable organisations and trustees and to continue operating.
Holding a virtual AGM FAQs - charities may be considering an online AGM to meeting their constitutional requirements.
