To:- All clients and contacts of the Firm Mercers remains fully operational and is continuing to provide a full service to both new and existing clients. Our lawyers are working remotely and in our offices as necessary, though remote working will continue to be the norm for much of the time, offering telephone or...
While many workplaces continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, employment law and the Acas Code of Practice concerning disciplinary and grievance procedures still apply. If you are facing disciplinary action or grievance procedures, you must be aware of your rights and how these might be affected by coronavirus restrictions. Furloughed workers...
Commercial landlords are facing massive rent shortfalls as businesses collapse because of the lockdowns or tenants are choosing not to pay while they are protected from forfeiture. The Financial Times reports that Land Securities, one of the largest commercial landlords only received around a third of the rent due on the last quarter date,...
The Partners of Mercers are pleased to announce that our charity partner for the years 2020 and 2021 is The Charlie Waller Trust. We will support the Charlie Waller Trust’s vision of a world where people understand and talk openly about depression, where young people know how to maintain wellbeing, and where the most...
There is no denying that 2020 is a year which will go down in history - for many reasons. The global pandemic, Brexit, and the fallout from these events has had a significant impact on many areas of our lives. These events may have far-reaching implications for your finances, your relationships and your business...
If you employ workers from overseas, or you plan to in the future, you will need to understand the changes to the immigration system coming into play from January 1st, 2021. As of this date, a new points-based immigration system will operate in the UK, which will affect the way you transfer or recruit...
Experts are warning against self-directed videos following the announcement by the Government that legislation is to be introduced in September to allow wills to be signed remotely using a live video link. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to pose a challenge for those wishing to have their wills drafted and signed, the announcement does...
Locking up the legalities when planning ahead in the virus crisis NHS workers fighting Covid-19 on the front line, together with the elderly and vulnerable, lie behind a huge spike in demand for will writing over recent weeks, according to the professional body for solicitors. The Law Society says many firms have reported a...
From 6 April 2020, the legal requirement on employers to provide a written statement of terms and conditions has been extended to all workers. This includes those on casual and zero hours contracts. The right to a written statement no longer requires any minimum length of service and applies from the worker’s first day...
New chancellor, Rishi Sunak, promises to support individuals and business as country tackles coronavirus threat. Business rate cuts, cash grants for small enterprises and support for both employees and employers on sick pay were among the emergency announcements designed to tackle the impact of the coronavirus in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget, presented to...