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Caution over compulsory jabs for care sector
From November 11th, anyone who works at a care home in England that is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) who is not medically exempt, cannot legally enter the premises until they have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine. This blog highlights the legal ramifications.
Whiplash reforms - what have we learnt so far?
This opinion piece looks at the recent whiplash reforms in the UK, the effect it has had on the volume of personal injury claims submitted to the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) and four points which motor retail brokers should keep in mind.
The challenging future of clinical negligence litigation
Despite the formal introduction of the Covid-19 Clinical Negligence Protocol and the tentative easing of restrictions over recent months, the transformation of the clinical negligence sector is far from complete. This blog highlights the challenging future of clinical negligence litigation.
The effect of the Civil Liability Act on higher value claims
As the Civil Liability Bill proceeded through parliament during 2018, its two separate parts appeared to be aimed at completely different parts of the personal injury claims sector. This content highlights the effect of the Civil Liability Act on higher value claims.
In-depth: Changing claims
The nature of claims has changed during the pandemic. This claims in-depth investigates how the focus has shifted, what Covid could mean for employers’ liability and what risks businesses are facing going forward.
Vnuk: The position now under UK motor law
This article looks a little deeper into the announcement in February 2021 by the Transport Secretary of the government’s “plan to scrap EU law, ensuring British drivers avoid £50 a year insurance hike” and discusses what this might mean in practice.
Employment FAQs
The Government announced the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until 30 September 2021. However, the level of grant available to employers changed after 1 July 2021. This content highlights the changes and the implications for employers.
Flexible working - the new normal?
A huge number of people will be heading back to the workplace at some stage this summer. This blog highlights why flexibility is key for organisations as they navigate the new normal, the implications for employees and some of the HR issues that may arise.
The end of the furlough era
The current furlough arrangement is set to come to an end on September 30. This article outlines how government support will taper over the summer months and why businesses need to keep meticulous and up to date records of furlough claims as well as any other business support funds.
Employers' guide: Ending furlough and requiring employees to return to work
As the vaccine programme accelerates and lockdown gradually starts to lift, many employers will be turning their attention to unfurloughing their workforce and/or encouraging their employees to return to the workplace. This article lays out the answers to the most common employer uncertainties.