Parents returning to work after extended leave to be eligible for furlough
HM Treasury have announced that people on paternity and maternity leave who ... View Article
15 June 2020
Businesses warned of imminent rise in employee claims
A top employment lawyer is urging business owners to remain mindful of their duties and responsibilities as an employer ahead of an anticipated rise in claims being made by employees returning to work after the lockdown period.
12 June 2020
Wrestling with an octopus: changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Major changes are being made to the Coronavirus job retention scheme, avoiding a cliff edge scenario, which employers and employees alike were dreading. However, the increasing contribution towards the costs of furlough leave has led to genuine concern for employers.
11 June 2020
Almost 1,900 reports of furlough fraud to HMRC
As of 29 May, Personnel Today report that HMRC had received 1,868 reports of fraudulent use of the Coronavirus Job retention Scheme to its digital reporting service. This is more than double the number of reports it received as of 12 May, at 795.
11 June 2020
Acas publishes new guidance to help employers and their staff understand equal pay law
Acas has published new guidance to help employers and their staff understand the law around equal pay, to mark the 50th anniversary of equal pay legislation being brough into force.
10 June 2020
Government publish NHS test and trace guidance for the workplace
The Department of Health and Social Care have published guidance on the NHS test and trace service which explains how employers and workers can play their part in the programme to slow the spread of the virus.
9 June 2020
Chancellor announces tapering of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
HM Treasury has confirmed the Chancellor’s announcement setting out changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. From 1 July 2020, businesses will be given the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back part time.
8 June 2020
Contractual variation because of a TUPE transfer is void even if beneficial to employee
Senior employees seeking to ‘feather their nest’ before a TUPE transfer should take note of Ferguson and Ors v Astrea Asset Management Ltd.
4 June 2020
SSP for those notified via ‘track and trace’ to self-isolate at home
The Statutory Sick Pay (General) (Coronavirus Amendment) (No 4) Regulations 2020 have come into force making amendments to the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations 1982.
3 June 2020
New Treasury Direction modifies certain aspects of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has issued a new Treasury Direction modifying certain aspects of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
2 June 2020