The ICO has published 'Working from home – security checklists for employers' which advises that time should be taken to ensure that homeworking solutions are being used securely.
29 May 2020
The CIPD Labour Market Outlook survey reveals a marked downturn in employment expectations over the next three months, with the job market set to take a significant turn for the worse.
28 May 2020
Acas have published new guidance to help staff manage their mental health at work during coronavirus after a survey found 2 out of 5 employees working from home felt stressed, anxious or experienced mental health difficulties due to their working situation.
27 May 2020
The Statutory Sick Pay (Coronavirus) (Funding of Employers’ Liabilities) Regulations 2020 come into in force from 26 May 2020. The Regulations provide for eligible small and medium-size employers to apply to HMRC for a refund of the cost of paying SSP to their employees, up to a certain threshold, where an employee’s incapacity for work is related to coronavirus.
26 May 2020
Following the call to the British public for volunteers to support front line NHS, caring and emergency workers during this COVID19 emergency a significant number of people have signed up. The Coronavirus Act 2020 is now in force and makes provision for workers to take emergency leave from their employment to volunteer to help the essential care services.
22 May 2020
Over recent months, a number of Government Departments and reputable organisations have been publicly scrutinised due to investigations of their alleged failings in their treatment of disabled employees.
21 May 2020
When it comes to employment, the current coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a lot of uncertainty amongst both employees and employers. One specific group for which there is particular concern is foreign nationals currently living and working in the UK.
20 May 2020
The ICO has published guidance for employers on data protection considerations if they want to carry out tests to check whether staff have symptoms of COVID-19 or the virus itself when they return to work.
20 May 2020
Following the Chancellor’s announcement on the extension of the furlough scheme, questions have been raised regarding the implications for businesses.
19 May 2020
The EHRC have issued 'Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for employers' to ensure the decisions they make in response to the pandemic do not directly or indirectly discriminate against employees with protected characteristics.
19 May 2020
