Furlough Scheme Latest
The latest on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) includes details of the reductions in support as the scheme winds down between July and October this year.
Furlough Update
Nearly 25% of all UK employees have been furloughed, according to HMRC. With ‘lockdown’ being slowly lifted but pessimistic outlooks for the economy, the winding-up of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is set to conclude in October
COVID-19 Test, Track & Trace
The Government has announced the roll-out this week of its new test, track & trace service as part of the effort to control the spread of the virus.
Conducting formal meetings in a virtual workplace
In this new world of remote working, one of many challenges has been how to conduct formal meetings with employees, such as disciplinary and grievance meetings, or redundancy consultations when the workforce is not on work premises.
Coronavirus – Back to the workplace?
Following Sunday night’s announcement by the Prime Minister, employers across the country continue to wrestle with complex considerations for managing their workforce over the months to come.
Welcome to Sian!
It’s about time we properly introduced Sian Strand, who joined us just before ‘lock-down’.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – new update
The pace of updates on the Furlough Scheme shows no sign of slowing down and with the claims portal now open, new questions are coming in thick and fast. Here’s another round-up.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – the latest
Believe it or not, since last week we’ve had two more updates in the guidance for the Job Retention Scheme. Some significant changes follow, including now allowing very new employees into the scheme.
Employment Law Update April – 2020
You may remember our newsletter in early February setting out what we should expect in April. Little did we know just what was really in store for us all.
Morrisons not liable for malicious data breach
The Supreme Court’s decision that Morrisons is not vicariously liable for the employee’s actions is hugely welcome.