Employees Affected By The Closure Of Schools: What Can Employers Do?
With the announcement that schools will be closed once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees will be forced to balance their work with childcare responsibilities. We outline below the employers’ options if an employee cannot continue their normal work duties during the lockdown as they need to look after their child. The legal […]
Layoff And Short Time Working
Layoff / Short-time Working is a temporary measure that an employer can use when there is a temporary shortage of work.It is ordinarily used for an unforeseen circumstance, such as the current ongoing pandemic. This can help you avoid having to instigate more permanent measures such as redundancy. How To Initiate Layoff? Layoff must be […]
COVID-19 Vaccine: Can Employers Force Employees To Have It?
The UK government was the first to authorise the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine on 2 December 2020. We discuss below whether employers will be able to force employees to have the Covid-19 vaccine and the legal issues surrounding this. Can employers force employees to have the Covid-19 vaccine? In most circumstances, it is […]
How To Claim Under The Furlough Scheme
What you need to make a claim To claim under the furlough scheme, you will need: to be registered for PAYE online; your UK/Channel Island/Isle of Man bank account number and sort code; the billing address on your bank account; your employer PAYE scheme reference number; the number of employees on furlough; the National Insurance […]
Furlough v2.0
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Scheme) was originally due to come to an end on 31 October however it has now been extended until 31 March 2021. The new scheme generally works in the same way as the previous scheme, with a few important changes. As ever, the scheme is subject to review and […]
The Job Support Scheme – Updated 22nd October
Are You Finding The Coronavirus Rules Confusing As An Employer?
It’s not surprising that many employers are struggling to keep up with the information provided by the Government, which is why we have decided to provide regular guidance and updates to help you stay up to date and remain compliant. Local Restrictions vs National Restrictions As we have heard in the news, especially over the […]
Furlough Fraud
An introduction to the furlough scheme The impact of COVID-19 on businesses in the UK is undeniable, and due to the fallout of the global pandemic, the Government has had to take measures to safeguard companies and individuals throughout the crisis. To do this, the Government launched a catalogue of various grants that were available […]
The Job Support Scheme
When Can Office Workers Go Back To Work In The UK?
