Changes to Employment Tribunal Rules
The Government have amended the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure to increase the capacity of employment tribunals to hear claims. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a backlog in…
Covid-19 and the Working Environment: Where Do We Go From Here?
Many facets make up our usual working environment from the overflowing car park, polished corridor floors to the worn office chairs and everything in between. Overnight, our pressed suits and…
Organisational Development; A HR Perspective
What is Organisational Development? Organisational Development is a planned effort for a work group or the organisation, it is managed by leadership and supported by employees to increase the organisations…
Unauthorised Absence – What Is It and How To Manage It
What is Unauthorised Absence Unauthorised absence is when an employee does not attend work and has not given a reason for their absence or contacted their employer to inform them…
Checking Employee Temperatures In The Workplace.
Having a temperature of 37.8 degrees or more is one of the main symptoms of Covid-19. Many companies are introducing temperature checking upon entry to the workplace, to see if…
Update On The New Job Support Scheme
Update on the new job support scheme Since the announcement about the New Job Support Scheme starting from the 1st November 2020 the HM Treasury has clarified certain parts that…
New Job Support Scheme
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced a new Job Support Scheme today (24th September 2020) to replace the Job Retention Scheme which ends at the end of October 2020. This…
The Online Right to Work Checking Service
The government has an easy to use system for checking someone’s eligibility to work in the UK which can be accessed via www.gov.uk/legal-right-work-uk. Employers can use this service to find…
Lessons Learnt From Covid-19; Getting Ready For A 2nd Wave
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted workplaces severely since it hit the UK in March 2020. The world was completely unprepared for the pandemic that occurred, businesses had to close, employees…
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (September 2020)
What are the changes to the job retention scheme from 1st September 2020? From 1st September furloughed employees will still receive 80% of their normal wage, but the government will…
