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Julie Robinson, Head of Agriculture flags up some of the legal issues that are likely to matter as we live through the coronavirus aftermath.
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted on almost every area of our lives. The legal frameworks within which we operate are no exception. This blog looks at the areas of employment, supply contracts and landlord/tenant to highlight where rules have and have not changed and what farmers in England need to be aware of. This blog reflects the position as at 17 July 2020, but please do check for updates as the situation is still fast-moving and liable to change.
Employment
Despite the massive impact on employment, the fundamentals of employment law have not changed. Queries from farming clients have been about (a) furloughing staff and/or potential redundancies where there are diversification projects that have been hit (e.g. tourism/public attractions) and (b) how employers fulfil their health and safety responsibilities to workers.
Flexible Furlough
Redundancies
Health & Safety
Supply contracts
Landlord/Tenant
This is one of the areas which has seen significant Government intervention.
It can be difficult for small farming businesses to keep up with the changes, particularly in a fast-moving situation. Anyone faced with an employment claim, a landlord’s demand or a customer’s refusal to pay would be well-advised to take advice on the latest position before responding. Please do get in touch with your usual contact at Roythornes; alternatively, contact Julie Robinson at julierobinson@roythornes.co.uk or on 07730 760968.
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