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Solomon Taylor Shaw @STShampstead

All the experience and capability of a City law firm, with the personal attention of a smaller practice. We are a member of Balms Group International.

Joined November 2010
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Johnny Depp loses libel case over Sun 'wife beater' claim

The judge says the Sun's article claiming the actor assaulted Amber Heard was "substantially true".

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Redundancy pay to be protected for furloughed workers bbc.co.uk/news/business-5359… via BBC News

Redundancy pay to be protected for furloughed workers

Furloughed workers losing their jobs will be eligible for redundancy pay based on their normal wages.

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BBC News - Priti Patel sets out post-Brexit immigration plan - including health and care visa bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-5…

Priti Patel sets out post-Brexit immigration plan - including health and care visa

The new points-based system has a visa for health staff but most care home workers will be excluded.

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8 Jul 2020
The government will pay a £1,000 bonus to businesses for each furloughed person brought back and employed through to January Chancellor Rishi Sunak says the Jobs Retention Bonus would be a “£9bn policy” if all UK's furloughed were brought back bbc.in/2O7ZbEJ
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Flagship immigration bill returns to Commons - are we one step closer to a points based system for European migrants? bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-5… via BBC News

MPs give initial backing to immigration bill

The legislation paves the way for the UK to create a new post-Brexit immigration system.

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21 Apr 2020
The Job Retention Scheme launched yesterday, by midnight: ➡️185,000 firms submitted claims ➡️1,300,000 employees reported as furloughed so far ➡️Total value of £1.5bn Apply for a grant to cover the wages of your furloughed staff now: tax.service.gov.uk/coronavir…
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Our #Employment & Immigration Partner, Matthew Cranton, has prepared a summary of the latest developments in respect of the #JobRetentionScheme. A must read for all employers who have furloughed or intend to #furlough any of their staff: solts.co.uk/reports/covid-19… #employmentlaw
BREAKING: The latest HMRC guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been published, including the issue of holiday during furlough. gov.uk/guidance/work-out-80-… #furlough #covid19uk #hmrc #ukemplaw #jobretentionscheme #employmentlaw

Steps to take before calculating your claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Find out what steps you need to take before you calculate how much you can claim for furloughed and flexibly furloughed employees.

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The furlough scheme has been extended by one month to the end of June. gov.uk/government/news/chanc… #furlough #hmrc #coronavirusuk #covid19 #employmentlawuk

Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by one month to reflect continuing social distancing measures.

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We can also advise you on making Lasting Powers of Attorney or Deputyship applications, should you or a family member be concerned about loss of capacity or simply want to plan for the future. To discuss please contact Karen O’Brien, karen@solts.co.uk 020 7317 8686 #StaySafe
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Estate Administration - If you have lost a loved one, we can provide support and assist with the application for a Grant of Probate and with every step of the administration of the estate. To discuss please contact Karen O’Brien karen@solts.co.uk 020 7317 8686 #StayAtHome
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Wills - If you are worried about whether or not you can make or change your will, we provide a professional and efficient service and will guide you through the execution process, complying with current social distancing requirements. #supportthenhs
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Whilst our office is closed following current Government guidelines Solomon Taylor & Shaw is operating remotely and business continues as usual. We want to reassure you that we are here to help you with all private client enquiries. #StaySafeStayHome
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Delighted to say that in these extraordinary times we are all working remotely and efficiently from home. Please feel free to contact us by email and telephone #StayHomeSaveLives
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Some useful links for those concerned about their (or their employees') employment rights during the COVID-19 crisis solts.co.uk/reports/covid-19… #covid19 #coronavirus #ukemplaw #employmentlaw #acas
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IR35 reforms delayed amid Covid-19 crisis to help contractors and small businesses survive ftadviser.com/your-industry/… via FT Adviser

Govt caves in to IR35 delay amid Covid-19 crisis

The government has postponed the controversial reforms to the IR35 tax rules until 2021 as it attempts to alleviate pressure on businesses and individuals amid the Covid-19 fallout.

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The UK will introduce a statutory right to two weeks' paid leave for parents who lose a child under 18 years old bbc.co.uk/news/business-5120… via BBC News

No time off for grieving: 'Inside I was screaming'

Bereavement leave for parents came too late for Ian Bainbridge, whose son was stillborn five years ago.

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TV cameras to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Wales bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51110206

TV cameras to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Wales

Judges' sentencing remarks in high-profile criminal cases in England and Wales are to be filmed.

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#EmploymentTribunal determines that ethical #veganism is a 'philosophical belief' and so protected from #discrimination bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50981359 #UKemplaw via BBC News
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