Wake Smith helps Barnsley manufacturer
A Barnsley manufacturer has invested a five figure sum in two new 3-D printers to produce parts for visors for the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic. Rollem, which has an international reputation as leading…
What happens when furlough ends?
At the time of writing, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is due to come to an end on 30 June. The scheme has already been extended once from the original end date of 31 May, and it is currently unclear whether…
Coronavirus - Furlough update
Briony McDermott, employment law solicitor at Wake Smith Solicitors in Sheffield, looks at updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Coronavirus – Job Retention Scheme qualifying date changes
HMRC has confirmed its fourth set of updates of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The qualifying date, when an employee has to have been on the employer's payroll, has changed from 28 February to 19 March…
Coronavirus – will it make or break your relationship?
There has been a lot of speculation and coverage in the media about the impact coronavirus may have on divorce rates. The news headlines predict that, following the Government imposed lockdown due to coronavirus…
Remote work made easier
Working from home can be a big challenge for those not used to it. As the number of home workers increases with the coronavirus outbreak, your new office environment will play a big part in your productivity,…
