Health and safety update – COVID-19 rules from 19 July 2021
This guide sets out the key COVID-19 rules from 19 July 2021 in England and includes a free template COVID-19 risk assessment for businesses.
Marion joined Sparqa Legal as a Senior Legal Editor in 2018. She previously worked as a corporate/commercial lawyer for five years at one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, Kensington Swan (now Dentons Kensington Swan), and as an in-house legal consultant for a UK tech company. Marion regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, contributing across its commercial, IP and health and safety law content.
Advertising and running a prize draw: Rules for influencers and promoters
This guide sets out the key rules under the CAP Code for running a prize draw, including how to write terms and conditions and select winners.
Marion joined Sparqa Legal as a Senior Legal Editor in 2018. She previously worked as a corporate/commercial lawyer for five years at one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, Kensington Swan (now Dentons Kensington Swan), and as an in-house legal consultant for a UK tech company. Marion regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, contributing across its commercial, IP and health and safety law content.
Going back to work: What the latest COVID update means for your business if staff are reluctant to return
In light of the Government’s latest COVID update, you might be wondering what the implications are for your business, particularly if your staff are reluctant to head back in. We take a look at some key legal considerations.
Before joining Sparqa Legal as a Senior Legal Editor in 2017, Frankie spent five years training and practising as a corporate disputes and investigations lawyer at leading international law firm Hogan Lovells. As legal insights lead, Frankie regularly contributes to Sparqa Legal’s blog, writing content across employment law, data protection, disputes and more.
What’s on the horizon?
- 31 July 2021: Transitional period for changes to use classes for business premises ends
- 1 August 2021: Increase in amount of employers’ contribution towards furloughed workers’ pay
- 1 August 2021: New use class MA permits change of use from from commercial, business or service use to a dwellinghouse using a prior approval process
- 31 August 2021: Temporary adjustment to right to work checks ends
V is for…
Veto rights
In a contract, these are things which it is agreed cannot be done without the consent of one or more of the parties. The person whose consent is required is said to have a veto.