International Women’s Day 2021
March 8th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
To coincide with International Women’s Day 2021, CM Murray LLP has joined together to pledge our support for the #ChooseToChallenge campaign, which reminds us that each of us are the most effective ambassadors for change and that we can use this opportunity to call out gender bias and inequality. This is also a chance to […]
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The Chancellor’s eagerly anticipated Budget has been announced this afternoon. The 3 main employment-related takeaways are: The furlough scheme will continue until September, with no change of terms. After July, businesses will be asked for a 10% contribution, rising to 20% in August and September. Support for the self-employed will also continue until September. The […]
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The Future of Interim Relief in Discrimination Claims and Beyond…
February 22nd, 2021 by Stuart Smith
In December last year, the Employment Appeal Tribunal handed down its judgment in Steer v Stormsure Ltd UKEAT/0216/20/AT (V) which held that the failure of Parliament to grant a right to claim interim relief in claims of discrimination/victimisation dismissals was incompatible with Articles 6 and 14 of the European Convention of Human Rights (“ECHR”).
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Global Mobility: The Challenges Of 2020 And Predictions For 2021 And Beyond
February 4th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
England is currently enduring a third national lockdown that has been in operation since 6 January 2021. On 27 January the Prime Minister announced that the current measures will remain in place at least until 8 March, after which date the “economic and social restrictions” may be eased.
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How can Employers and their Directors/Senior Managers Seek to Understand and Interpret England’s Current COVID Restrictions and their Obligations?
January 29th, 2021 by Stuart Smith
England is currently enduring a third national lockdown that has been in operation since 6 January 2021. On 27 January the Prime Minister announced that the current measures will remain in place at least until 8 March, after which date the “economic and social restrictions” may be eased.
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The Importance of Senior Executives Leading by Example in Organisations
December 17th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
In a time when businesses are increasingly cash conscious, and tough decisions are being made with respect to redundancies, discretionary payments and performance issues, it is more vital than ever that senior executives conduct themselves appropriately and do not jeopardise their position. In this alert, we consider the importance of senior executives leading by example […]
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extension Update
November 20th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extension Update
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How can Exiting Senior Executives Protect their Equity Interests?
November 13th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
We recently published a news alert highlighting the most common queries we have been receiving from senior executives in the current climate, one of which was “how can exiting senior executives protect their equity interests?” For a senior executive or partner who is facing an exit from the workplace, whether by reason of redundancy, retirement or otherwise, a […]
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Over the last six months, senior executives and founders have been navigating the shift to remote working brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we enter an extended period of government-encouraged working from home, we consider three key issues senior leaders may continue to face and offer some practical considerations, which we hope will be […]
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Preparing for the New IR35 Rules Coming into Force in April 2021 – Webinar with Smith & Williamson – 4 November 2020, 11.00 am – 12.00 pm GMT
October 26th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
HMRC are giving every indication that the new IR35 rules, which were delayed from April 2020, will come into force in April 2021. Before the rules were postponed earlier this year, many businesses had prepared for the changes. As such, for many, it will be a case of revisiting the plans they put in place […]
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