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Profile: Michael Delaney

Michael Delaney is a senior employment law partner at Veale Wasborough Vizards, which has a base in Watford. He writes a column on employment law for the Watford Observer every fortnight.

Latest articles from Michael Delaney

What are employers' duties for Covid-19 safety in the workplace? Photos: VWV/Pixabay

Covid-19: What are employers' duties for safety at work?

Since March 2020, almost 5,600 Covid-19 related reports were made to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
VWV partner Michael Delaney explains employer support as part of the new three-tier Covid restrictions. Photos: VWV/Pexels

What support is there for workers if we move to Tier 3?

With the Government's new three-tiered Covid alert system in place, what support will be available for businesses which are forced to close due to local lockdown measures?
The government has issued new guidelines to employers about accessing the workplace during coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus - October employment law updates

Further guidance and regulations have been introduced for employers where employees are continuing to attend the workplace.

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HMRC has issued new guidance on calculating furlough payments. Photos: VWV/Pixabay

How do I calculate pay for workers coming off furlough?

The Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has less than two months left to run, but continues to attract lots of attention around administration and ensuring claims are processed correctly.
VWV's Michael Delaney explains workers' rights regarding self-isolation after travelling. Photo: Pixabay/VWV

New guidance on workers self-isolating after returning to UK

Individuals have been able to travel to some countries without needing to self-isolate on their return to the UK.

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There are alternatives to redundancy for firms needing to cut costs due to coronavirus

Looking to make redundancies? Here are some alternatives

With the UK now in recession due to coronavirus, employers' minds may naturally focus on workforce planning.

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The Government has passed new laws to protect workers made redundant during furlough

What are my rights if I'm made redundant while on furlough?

The Government has announced new protection for furloughed workers who are made redundant during their furlough leave.

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Michael Delaney is a partner at award-winning law firm VWV, which has offices in Clarendon Road, Watford

I am a shielding worker and worried about returning to work

The Government has recently released details of its plans for people currently shielding from coronavirus in England.
Veale Wasbrough Vizards. Watford office. May 2016. Photographer Freia Turland e:info@ftphotography.co.uk m:07875514528.

Can I be fired for not going to work because of coronavirus?

The short answer to this question is yes. However if an employee reasonably believes that there is a serious and imminent threat to their health that cannot be reasonably controlled by the employer, any dismissal is automatically unfair.

Michael Delaney is a partnerat award-winning law firmVWV, which has offices inClarendon Road, Watford

How the coronavirus furlough scheme will change from July

The roadmap of how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will come to an end has been published and many employers will now be thinking about what this means for them.

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