By Emma
On 11 May 2020, Jersey moved to Level 3 of the Safe Exit Framework. This, in turn, has led to a loosening of the Jersey Government’s Covid-19 restrictions. Perhaps the most impactful changes are to the “Stay at Home” advice and the new guidance on work and non-essential businesses. Level…
By Emma
Anyone injured as a result of falling on a badly maintained road or pavement in Jersey is in for a nasty shock, as there is no possibility of suing the States or the Parishes for compensation. Although the States and the Parishes are under a statutory duty to maintain the…
By Emma
Three years ago, Voisin Law published an article on some practical considerations to be taken into account in relation to electronic signatures and which also strongly recommended that the Electronic Communications (Jersey) Law 2000 (the “Law”) be updated. With the majority of the Jersey work force now working from home…
By Emma
A reminder for businesses seeking Government support. Phase 1 of the Government co-funded payroll scheme closes at midnight tonight (Thursday 30th April 2020). This support is available to eligible employers for employees working between 20 and 31 March 2020. Applications for phase 2 of the Government co-funded payroll scheme covering…
By Emma
Landlords and tenants: the Royal Court and Petty Debts Court of Jersey issued a Practice Direction yesterday concerning tenancy disputes arising during the Covid-19 period. The Practice Direction states that the Courts “will have regard” to the guidance previously issued by the Government in relation to landlords and tenants of…
By Emma
As of midnight 22 April 2020, the Covid-19 (Signing of Instruments) Regulations came into force. This law, which has effect until 30 September 2020, enables the execution of Wills to take place by audio-visual link: Zoom, WhatsApp etc. The law sets out the process by which the Will should be…
