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Employer’s duty of care during the coronavirus crisis
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Employment
If the current lockdown extends much further, homeworking may require a health and safety analysis. From one’s workstation to the need for regular breaks, employees will be advised on how to avoid risks.
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End of the road for Uber – Claimant drivers are “workers”
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Employment
Six Supreme Court Justices unanimously found that Uber drivers are workers and are therefore entitled to certain employment rights including the national minimum wage and paid holiday.
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New divorce law in England and Wales modernises the divorce process, removing the need for one spouse to blame the other for the breakdown of a marriage.
Farmer successful in significant inheritance dispute case
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Agriculture
Guest vs Guest: A Supreme Court judgment has today been handed down in a long-running and significant inheritance dispute case between farmer Andrew Guest and his parents.
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Clarke Willmott represented farmer Andrew Guest in a significant High Court inheritance case. Aside from being a significant decision in this area of law, the case highlights the need for those involved in or contemplating bringing inheritance disputes to get expert legal advice as soon as possible.
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