HR & Staff
Employment Rights Act 2024
You will be aware that the Government’s employment rights act was set before parliament in late October. It probably won’t be passed through parliament until early in the new year. […]
The Employment Rights Bill 2024
The employment rights bill was published recently. Shown below is a summary produced by employment law barrister Daniel Barnett looking at the principal clauses affecting the relationship between employees and […]
how not to do it
Ms N Chung, a former employee at cask investment firm Whisky 1901, was awarded more than £50,000 in compensation for a sequence of events between August and November 2022, during […]
just a reminder
Be Aware If you have been reading my emails or even listening to the news you will be aware the Labour government will be introducing a new Employment Rights Bill […]
The River and the Rock – Navigating Change in the Professional Services Industry
The professional services industry is a complex and dynamic field that is constantly evolving. Whether you are an accountant, lawyer, consultant, or any other professional, the demands of clients, changes […]
Guidance on Employer responsibilities when a staff member contracts Long Covid
Cases of “long COVID” in the UK are on the rise. ACAS has recently published new guidance for employers and workers in response to the growing impact of long COVID […]
Job Support Scheme Extension
You will have read about Chancellor Rishi Sunak latest announcement which is an extension to the Jobs Support Scheme, which is due to begin on 1 November 2020.Today’s announcement targets businesses […]
Beyond the cliff edge
The government has recently announced 2 schemes to ‘soften ‘ the cliff edge which follows the end of the furlough scheme at the end of October. Both initiatives are an […]
Implications for employers of the latest Covid 19 regulations
I realise this might all change again as the week or even the day progresses but I just thought I would update you on the employer implications of the edict […]
New in August – Effective today
Employers are now responsible for paying national insurance contributions and auto enrolment contributions for all furloughed employees. Flexible furlough arrangements continue and all furlough claims for August must be made […]
Consequences of flouting the CJRS
As the furlough scheme begins to unwind from August HMRC will be under great pressure to make sure the country is getting ‘value for money’ by investigating claims and routing […]
Chancellor’s Statement July 8th
Shown below is a summary of the measures affecting employment announced by chancellor. The procedural details which will enable you to apply for the various grants and allowances have yet […]