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COVID-19: Symptoms; Shielding; SSP and Masks
These topics are high on the list of frequently asked questions and discussion points in recent weeks and with [...]
COVID-19 Unlockdown and returning to work
The Prime Minister has been on TV three times in a couple of days, setting out the Government’s guidance [...]
COVID-19 Returning to Work and Workplace Safety
While lock down continues and the furlough / JRS scheme has at least another two months to run, there [...]
Employment Law Update – April 2020
The start of the new financial year is always a time when new employment legislation is brought forward and [...]
COVID-19 Clarification on Holidays and Furlough Agreements
Throughout this disruption there have been questions and mixed messages from HMRC and The Treasury regarding holidays / annual [...]
COVID-19 Job Retention Scheme – UPDATE
On Saturday (4th April), The Government issued an extensive update on the regulations and guidance surrounding the Coronavirus Job [...]
National Minumum and Living Wage Rates from 1st April 2020
From 1st April 2020, the National Living and National Minimum Wage rates increase by between 4.6% and 6.5%. The [...]
COVID-19 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Yesterday evening (26th March) the Chancellor announced a raft of measures aimed at supporting self employed workers. Later the [...]
COVID-19 Lock Down – Business Support and People Management
We are on day four of the extended measures taken by The Government to supress the spread and impact [...]
COVID-19 Isola
COVID-19 – Online Isolation Notes It seems a long time ago that the rules were changed to pay SSP [...]
COVID-19 – Schooling, Education and Business
This morning (20th March 2020), the Government announced further guidance on school closures, how they will be managed and [...]
COVID-19 – Business Support and Government Guidelines
Business Support: On 17th March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlined a raft of temporary business support measures [...]
Managing a downturn in your business
In light of the latest government advice on “social distancing” we are increasingly being asked what employers can do [...]
COVID-19 and Managing Absence from Work
As of 16th March, the Government’s guideline is for individuals to self isolate if they have a new continuous [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Statutory Sick Pay
Following the government’s recent pledge that Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be payable from day one for employees suffering [...]
What does HR support cost?
What does HR support cost? As you might expect, the answer to this is not straightforward and will depend [...]
People Manager or Bully?
It’s surprising how often we see managers being accused of bullying when trying to manage employee performance. There really should be no confusion between the two activities.
£17k Unfair dismissal award after employer used blackmail tactics to get restrictive covenant signed
Financial advisor wins £17,199 unfair dismissal award after being “blackmailed” to sign a restrictive covenant agreement.
Forecast40 for Laura Crane
To mark the landmark year that Laura Crane would have celebrated her 40th Birthday we have partnered with the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust to create a prediction challenge.
Emma Watson supports sexual harassment at work legal advice line
Harry Potter star Emma Watson announces the launch a free legal helpline for women suffering sexual harassment at work.