The Road to Unlockdown
Coronavirus, HR Support, People Management
In February, the Prime Minister and leaders of the devolved Governments outlined a series of steps that would lead to […]
COVID-19 – Deadlines for claiming CJRS / furlough payments reduced (27 Nov 2020)
Coronavirus
The reduction in time allowed to claim the CJRS rebate was announced at the same time as the extension. This is to remind you that the claim now needs to be made…
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COVID19 – New travel restrictions and quarantine
Coronavirus, Employment Law, Employment Legislation, HR Support, People Management
COVID-19: New Travel Restrictions and Enforced Quarantine Yesterday (26th July), the government imposed new quarantine regulations for all UK travellers returning from mainland Spain and Spanish Islands (e.g. Canaries and Balearics) which…
COVID-19: Symptoms; Shielding; SSP and Masks
Coronavirus, Employment Law, Employment Legislation, HR Support, People Management, Performance Management
These topics are high on the list of frequently asked questions and discussion points in recent weeks and with new information and guidance being drip fed on a regular basis we felt…
COVID-19 Unlockdown and returning to work
Coronavirus, Employment Law, Employment Legislation, HR Support, People Management, Performance Management
The Prime Minister has been on TV three times in a couple of days, setting out the Government’s guidance and timings for relaxing the social elements of the lockdown and getting businesses…
COVID-19 Returning to Work and Workplace Safety
Coronavirus, Employment Law, Employment Legislation, HR Support, People Management, Performance Management
While lock down continues and the furlough / JRS scheme has at least another two months to run, there are signs that businesses are slowly starting to re-open. The Government has already…
COVID-19 Clarification on Holidays and Furlough Agreements
Coronavirus, Employment Law, Employment Legislation, HR Support, People Management
Throughout this disruption there have been questions and mixed messages from HMRC and The Treasury regarding holidays / annual leave and the nature of the agreement to furlough an individual. In the…
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COVID-19 Job Retention Scheme – UPDATE
Coronavirus, Employment Law, Employment Legislation, HR Support, People Management, Performance Management
On Saturday (4th April), The Government issued an extensive update on the regulations and guidance surrounding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) or furlough leave. In the weeks since the creation of…
COVID-19 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Coronavirus, Employment Law, Employment Legislation, HR Support, People Management, Performance Management
Yesterday evening (26th March) the Chancellor announced a raft of measures aimed at supporting self employed workers. Later the same evening, the long awaited guidance on Furlough leave was published. There is…