Does a disciplinary or grievance hearing need to be postponed during the pandemic?In short, no. Whilst many employees who are facing the prospect of a disciplinary investigation or hearing may ... Read More
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Further guidance has been published by the Government to clarify the status and eligibility of furlough leave for employees.Who can be put on furlough?
The updated guidance clarifies that employers have ... Read More
Following the latest announcement that lockdown will be extended, the UK Chancellor has unveiled a new lifeline for struggling businesses, which will provide some light relief to those that have ... Read More
Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme is being extended until the end of April with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages (this was previously due to ... Read More
No area of law has changed more since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic than Employment law. One upcoming area of interest will be the Covid-19 vaccine and ... Read More
Christmas traditionally brings a round of festive celebrations for customers and employees, but with current Covid-19 restrictions, companies are having to re-think drinks and dinners for customers and learn how ... Read More
Following our previous article, the Government has now released further guidance for the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the “Scheme”).Eligibility
As we’ve previously mentioned, from 1 November 2020 employers can claim ... Read More
Staff who are classed as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV - those who are at very high risk of severe illness from COVID-19) should not be attending the workplace during the ... Read More
The Government has now announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), more commonly known as furlough, will be extended until 31 March 2021. Full guidance is yet to be ... Read More
On 31 October 2020, the Government announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme) which was due to come to an end that day, would be extended until December. ... Read More