Here are 10 coronavirus related scams to be aware of. Please share! 1. Criminals using the internet, telephones and doorstep calls to exploit fear of the coronavirus pandemic. 2. Scams that include the sale of fake sanitisers, bogus demands for donations and false offers to run errands for the elderly and vulnerable. 3. Fraudsters offering…
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In line with the latest government advice, specialist employment solicitor at Farnworth Rose Steve Gee answers the questions currently facing employers. Can you force an employee to take furlough leave? Yes, provided the employee has a lay off clause within their contract of employment. Nevertheless, the employer should in all cases obtain the employee’s written consent…
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At Farnworth Rose, we have received a number of questions from clients on the potential impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on residential conveyancing transactions. With stay at home measures now introduced, the Government has provided guidance on how the home moving process will be affected In this article, our residential conveyancing experts provide advice on…
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The Government announced on Monday that Commercial tenants who cannot pay their rent because of the coronavirus will be protected from eviction if they miss payments in the next three months. Tenants will still be liable for any rent due, increasing the likelihood of requests for rent reduction, suspension or payment plans. Both landlords and…
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Separated parents will often seek to provide certainty as to when a non-resident parent can spend time with children. Whether this is achieved by informal agreement or by a Child Arrangements Order, it is important for parents that follow these arrangements closely. However, the spread of COVID-19 has left many questioning how this will affect…
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