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Coronavirus pandemic – do you still have to carry out your contracts?
Mar 26 2020 by Richard Godden, partner, dispute resolution, Blackadders LLP
Guidance for parents who share the care of their children
Mar 26 2020 by Blair Duncan, solicitor in family law, Blackadders LLP
Covid-19 brings many questions and uncertainties for us all. Separated families are no exception.
Coronavirus: A guide for employers - part six
Mar 25 2020 by Fiona Knox, trainee solicitor, Blackadders LLP
The Blackadders Employment Team has received many questions from employers in relation to their obligations to their employees in the current climate.
Business interruption insurance – is it worth the paper it is written on?
Mar 25 2020 by Tim Thomas, Aberdeen partner, Ledingham Chalmers
In light of the fast-moving COVID-19 crisis, many businesses have been forced to close immediately for at least three weeks.
Coronavirus: A guide for employers - part five
Mar 25 2020 by Simon Allison, partner, Blackadders LLP
On March 20 the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a scheme which will assist employers in paying workers’ wages.
Coronavirus: A guide for employers - part four
Mar 24 2020 by Fiona Knox, trainee solicitor, Blackadders LLP
A common concern of employers at the moment is in relation to making employees redundant.
It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark
Mar 23 2020 by Rachael Delaney, Solicitor, Private Client at Blackadders LLP
The importance of having a will and power of attorney in place.
Getting to grips with the unprecedented reality
Mar 23 2020 by Catriona Ramsay, Employment Law Associate, Aberdein Considine
The use of the word 'unprecedented' has risen to unprecedented levels in these unprecedented times.
Coronavirus: A guide for employers - part two
Mar 20 2020 by Fiona Knox, trainee solicitor, Blackadders LLP
Coronavirus is continuing to spread around the UK and the number of cases is rapidly increasing each day.
Coronavirus: A guide for employers - part one
Mar 19 2020 by Fiona Knox, trainee solicitor, Blackadders LLP
In January, we saw the outbreak of Coronavirus in Wuhan but little did we know at the time the impact that this was going to have.
Building relationships is critical to success
Mar 18 2020 by Neil McDonald, CEO and chairman, eGroup
Having celebrated 20 years in business, eBlast has evolved to become one of the largest specialist coatings and surface preparation businesses in the UK.
Coronavirus: A guide for employers - part three
Mar 17 2020 by Simon Allison, partner, Blackadders LLP
The employment team provide advice on what happens if an employer is forced to close its premises.