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Employment Law: A whistle-stop tour of what’s to come in 2021

Unsurprisingly, the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed several key employment law developments that were expected to take place in 2020. Instead, we found ourselves having to get to grips with the unfamiliar concept of “furlough”, the Job Retention Scheme and the many Covid-19 related employment law changes. Notwithstanding all of this, the year ended with a Brexit deal and a Covid-19 Vaccine. We can only hope 2021 is a little more settled than 2020.

Chandlers Farm Equipment doubles in size, in deal handled by Sills & Betteridge Corporate Team

In a deal advised by James Conduit and Raj Blackburn of Sills & Betteridge Solicitors, Chandlers Farm Equipment are now the largest AGCO dealer in the country and amongst the largest agricultural machinery dealers in the UK.

Business Interruption Claims – Has your business been affected by Covid-19?

With two lockdowns having already taken place this year it is clear Covid-19 has had far-reaching effects on all businesses. Mandated closures and business disruptions have led to significant financial losses

Update: COVID-19 and residential properties (notices and possession proceedings)

The restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have had a significant impact on both landlords and tenants. Since March 2020, there have been various changes made to the procedure for obtaining possession of residential properties.

IS YOUR BUSINESS AT RISK OF A £10K COVID PENALTY?

In July the Government brought in regulations introducing new requirements for certain businesses and giving Local Authorities the power to issue fixed penalties and prohibition notices for breaches of the regulations.

Selling goods or services into the EU or EEA after Brexit – do you need to appoint an EEA Representative for your business?

Many UK businesses sell their goods or services to customers throughout the EEA, especially as the share of markets sold via e-commerce continues to increase.