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Employers’ Brexit checklist
What do employers need to know about the end of free movement after Brexit
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Flexible Furlough Scheme
Latest changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Summary Under the flexible furlough scheme (FFS), from the 1st July furloughed employees can work for part of the week and be furloughed for the remainder. There will be no minimum period for furlough from 1st July, though claims through HMRCs portal must cover a minimum period of a […]
Employment Law Update 2020 – Part Two
Key changes to UK employment law coming into force in April 2020 – what you need to know.
Employment Law Update 2020 – Part One
There are some big changes in employment law coming into effect this April which all employers and HR managers need to be aware of. Some of these may require some advance preparation – for example to update your contracts of employment – so it’s worth getting up to speed now, rather than leaving it all […]
Out with the old…!
Employment law changes all the time – when was the last time you reviewed your contracts and handbook?
Employment Law Myths: Part Two
A few more commonly-held beliefs that can get employers into trouble. If you missed part one and would like to take a look, you can find it here #6 If one of my employees threatens another, I should issue them with a final written warning. You can’t issue a formal disciplinary sanction (whether that’s a […]
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Beware the Work Christmas Party!
The work Christmas party can be a great opportunity to celebrate what everyone’s achieved through the year and offer a little reward. You can anticipate the BUT, can’t you..? Bad Behaviour At a work event, even outside normal hours and away from the workplace, as an employer you may still find yourself liable for unacceptable […]
Employment Law Myths: Part one
Many people running a business struggle to keep on top of employment law – after all, it’s complex and ever-changing. It’s maybe not surprising that there are some very common misconceptions – all of the ‘myths’ here are ones we regularly hear, so I’d like to take a few minutes to debunk them! #1 If […]
The Good Work Plan – what will it mean for your business?
Over recent years, traditional forms of employment in the UK have undergone major changes, and legislation and working practices have struggled to keep pace. The Good Work Plan was produced in response to consultation following the Matthew Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices. When the Plan was announced in December 2018, the Government claimed it […]
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Do I have to pay my staff if they are absent due to bad weather?
With parts of the UK currently covered by snow, and more on the way, disruption to travel means many employees struggle to get to work. So, do you still have to pay your employees if they’re absent due to bad weather? Check your paperwork As ever with employment law, there are no simple answers! You […]