Employment Law
Covid-19 in the UK: Three tier lockdown and extension to the Job Support Scheme
Furlough Fraud – First Arrest Reported
Flexible Furlough – What Employers Need To Know
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures Under Covid-19
Homeworking – Lockdown’s Unintended Evolution
Covid-19 Return to Work – More Questions than Answers for Employers

The Government’s recent announcement that employees who cannot work from home should return to work has given rise to more questions than answers. Without specific legislation in place, employers, HR professionals and their advisers need to turn to existing legislative and contractual principles for answers. In brief, where an employer is keen and able to reopen its business, we have here some steps to take to protect yourself and employees.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – HMRC Portal Opens While Changes And Clarifications Are Published
As of 05.30 am this morning (20 April 2020) employers are able to make claims on HMRC’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’s Portal. It is reportedly fairly easy to use the portal, although heavy traffic could be expected.