Wednesday, 25 March 2020

‘Essential’ Legal Services

Dear Member

The Law Society is receiving many requests for guidance and information about what is an ‘essential’ legal service. Areas of law include family, criminal and estate (wills), as well as processes for the verification of identity (for property, wills, court documents and new clients).

These requests have been referred to the Attorney General and we understand that a range of issues will be raised in the current and future environment which will require consideration.

As and when guidelines and information are provided to the Law Society, they will be published on our COVID-19 information and resources hub at our website. The hub can be accessed by all members of the profession and the public.

Useful Resources for Your Practice

The below linked resources are designed to assist your practice with issues such as working from home and ensuring employee health and safety:

• COVID-19 Guide – Employee Suspect or Confirmed Case
• Home Based Work – Checklist for Employees
• Home Based Work Checklist – Issues to Consider
• Home Based Work Policy and Guide
• Home Based Work Safety Checklist
• Managers Guide to Flexible Working Arrangement
• Managers Guide to Home Based and Flexible Work
• Work Health and Safety Policy

For more information and resources, please visit the COVID-19 hub at our website.

Latest Court Updates

Children's Court of Western Australia

• Public Notice and Practice Direction 3 of 2020: COVID-19 Measures
• Public Notice and Practice Direction 4 of 2020: COVID-19 Measures