Furlough and self employment income support schemes extended
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of September 2021. The move means millions of workers will have 80 per cent of their wages paid for another six months.
Taxi drivers case hailed as ground-breaking decision for employees
A ground-breaking defeat in the Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that Uber’s drivers are not self-employed. The 25 Uber workers who brought the case argued they were workers with rights and not independent,…
No jab, no job – can businesses force employees to have the Covid vaccine?
At the latest count the NHS has delivered 15 million vaccinations as its nationwide programme now focusses on people over-65. While some in this age group are retired, or looking at retirement soon, what rights…
Overseas staffing challenges explained
HR departments are working harder than ever to accommodate and comply with changes to employment laws due to Brexit. The tightening of the political landscape and legislation means that HR professionals face…
Whistleblowing, H&S and employee discipline
A lack of personal protective equipment and social distancing rules at work are the two most raised concerns to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) by employees since the coronavirus pandemic started. One in…
Redundancy – is COVID-19 a special circumstance?
Many businesses are struggling in the current climate. The pandemic has brought about difficult decisions on all elements of running a business and letting staff go is one extremely tough choice for owners. Unfortunately…
COVID-19 - Employment Tribunals figures up but seek help
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major affect on the numbers of claims being started in Employment Tribunals. The latest statistics from the Ministry of Justice for the period July to September 2020 shows the…
National Minimum Wage – tips and traps
Employers are under an obligation to pay National Minimum Wage (NMW). The NMW is the UK’s pay floor designed to protect as many low-paid workers as possible without hurting jobs or the economy. It is set annually…
Lockdown 3 – further difficulties for employers and employees
Lockdown 3 has begun in England leaving employers facing further difficulties with working parents having to juggle home schooling and vulnerable people having to self isolate again. The Government has said the…
EAT judgment provides clarity on agency workers rights
Agency workers’ rights have been clarified through a judgment by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). The wide ranging judgment, looked at the proper scope of rights accrued under the Agency Workers Regulations…
