January 2021 Lockdown for England
Boris Johnson announced tonight (4th January) that England will enter into another national lockdown. The same as the March 2020 lockdown, we are told that we must stay at home…
New Year – New Start?
A New Year can often mean a new start for many people. January and February are often the busiest months, with people looking for a new job. However 2021 will…
The End of Lockdown and The Winter Plan
The government have announced that lockdown will end next week (2nd December 2020). Along with this announcement they have announced their Winter Plan to help control Covid19 during the winter…
Furlough Claims Time Limits
The government have announced new timescales for employers to lodge a furlough claim with the HMRC. All claims must be submitted within two weeks of the end of the previous…
Furlough Leave Extended Until 31st March 2021
Further to the announcement of a second national lockdown in England, the Government have extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – aka furlough scheme – until 31st March 2021.…
Second Lockdown in England and Furlough Extended
Following the Government announcement on 31st October 2020 those living in England will enter into a second national lockdown from 5th November 2020, with people in England being advised to…
Job Support Scheme Update – October 2020
On the 22nd October 2020 the chancellor announced changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS) which is replacing the furlough scheme in November 2020. The changes mean that employers will…
How Has Covid-19 Effected Dentistry
The coronavirus 19 pandemic has without a doubt affected the lives of everyone around the world in one way or another. Dentistry is no exception. With new procedures, mental health…
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for Employers on Covid-19 (October 2020)
Is an employee entitled to their normal/full pay during their notice period if they are made redundant while on furlough? Yes, where an employee is given notice of redundancy while…
Responsibilities of Handling Customer Information
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is now a legal requirement for some organisations to collect customer, visitor and staff contact details for contact tracing purposes. These businesses have had…
