New Employment Rights Bill Will Affect Most Employers
The Labour Government has published a wide-ranging Employment Rights Bill.
This will affect almost all employers, especially those taking on new staff.
UK Law
Pre-action protocol explained. How to set out your claim against an individual before starting proceedings
If you are planning to bring proceedings against an individual in the UK, you need to follow the pre-action protocol in your letter (or email). That is a a set of guidelines that must be
What legal information is required on a website in the UK?
In the UK, certain legal information is required to be displayed on a website. Not everyone is aware of this, so here is a useful summary: Company name: If the website is operated by a
Covid-19 in the UK: Three tier lockdown and extension to the Job Support Scheme
Employment Law Bulletin Covid-19: Three tier lockdown and extension to the Job Support Scheme The Prime Minister has formally unveiled plans for a new three tier system for implementing local lockdowns restrictions across England. The
Furlough Fraud – First Arrest Reported
Furlough-specific directors’ liabilities are in the spotlight as news of thousands of cases of suspected furlough fraud come to light. With the Furlough scheme winding down and lockdown measures being eased, HMRC has announced plans
Flexible Furlough – What Employers Need To Know
Under ‘flexible furlough’, employees can do some work for their employer, without employers losing the right to claim furlough pay in respect of the hours not worked by the employees. Key dates for the Flexible
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures Under Covid-19
One of the many difficulties encountered by employers during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown has been the day-to-day management of a remote workforce in circumstances where the norm is no longer normal. However, businesses must
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.
Furlough Scheme Update
Within a few days of publishing our Furlough Letter Template, the Government has made some changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and HMRC have confirmed that they will be accepting claims from next Monday,