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The purpose of this note is to summarise the main provisions of the original Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which has run from 1 March 2020 and will expire on 31 July 2020.  If you require guidance on the amended scheme which will be in place from 1 August 2020, please see our separate article (see featured articles below).

Ross Brymer considers the revised guidelines adopted by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on consent in the context of cookie walls and web pages.

New regulations in force to relax carry-over of untaken annual leave due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Mark Banham, Associate in the property litigation team provides an update on the new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2019-21 which has provided clarification to landlords and tenants alike on the measures originally designed to protect businesses on the high street from landlords seeking to recover rent using “aggressive tactics”.

Ross Brymer comments on the Law Commission’s recommended changes to time limits in employment tribunal claims.

Our employment team considers whether couriers are considered workers or self-employed independent contractors?

We evaluate a Court of Appeal decision concerning liabilities of an administrator for furloughed employees.

Breaking news – Visa extensions for migrants extended to 31 July 2020.

Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate team looks at a recent decision regarding the implications of a landlord consenting to alterations where there is an absolute prohibition in the lease against alterations.

Employers – have you thought about staffing levels for 2021?

Cathrine Ripley explains the key points that should be considered by website owners before doing business on the web.