It has been some time since my last COVID-19 employment update but, given the recent “freedom day”, I thought it may be useful to provide an update and set out some answers to the most frequently asked questions. Flexible Working …
Employment implications of the 2021 Budget
Dear All A number of employment related announcements were made in today’s budget. These included:- An extension to the furlough scheme and changes to qualification for claims after 1st May 2021 (see highlighted text below) An increase in the national …
Employment Law Update Feb 2021
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme As you will be aware, the CJRS has been extended to the end of April 2021, with 80% of salaries being paid through HMRC, up to a maximum of £2,500. Employers remain responsible for paying pension …
Summary of Relevant Employment Law Issues – Jan 2021
Given the almost daily announcements, I thought it would be useful to provide a summary of relevant employment law issues. This is a long post so, for ease, I confirm that the following subjects are covered:- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme …
Job Support Scheme – summary
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has set out the government’s new job retention measures in a statement to the House of Commons. This is a summary, not the formal statement. The furlough scheme will come to an end, as planned, on …
Employment Issues arising during the Coronavirus Crisis
I hope that you are all well. I have not provided an update for a couple of weeks as things seemed to settle down. Following Sunday’s announcements and the recent publication of “OUR PLAN TO REBUILD: The UK Government’s COVID-19 …
Employment Implications of Coronavirus – Further Frequently asked Questions
Please note that this information is based on the situation at 12 noon on 4th April 2020. Most of the responses are based on the information set out in the most recently published guidance. Some of the information is based …
Employment Implications of Coronavirus
As you will appreciate, I have had further calls about the impact of the Coronavirus on employment. I have put together a FAQ that I hope assists both employers and employees. This information is correct at 12 noon on Monday …
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Further details have still not been published. As of 10 am Saturday, 21st March 2020), the following information is available. Support for businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, all UK employers will be …
Coronavirus – Ways to reduce payroll
As you can imagine, I am still responding to a number of questions on the impact of the coronavirus on employers. One common question is how employers can reduce payroll. The purpose of this document is to set out the …