The day it almost upon us! Many parents are giddy with excitement, (myself included), as they count down the days/hours/minutes/seconds to Schools re-opening.
We’ve been working on something exciting behind the scenes. Our brilliant new website is now live!
With a clear focus on trying to aid economic recovery, the Government has set its sights on reforming the law regulating non-compete restrictions in contracts of employment to remove the barriers they create to increased competition, innovation and ultimately, new jobs.
Many employers are introducing testing in the workplace to determine whether any of its staff have, or may have, COVID-19. We answer some common FAQs about COVID testing in the workplace.
As the Covid vaccination roll out ramps up in the UK, we have answered some common questions to help provide clarity for employers regarding their responsibilities relating to employees and the vaccination programme.
Mid-lockdown and with many businesses working under remote or other difficult working conditions, we explore some important topics for employers to consider while continuing to navigate the impact of the pandemic.
As we approach the New Year, our thoughts are turning to issues that employers may face in 2021. To help businesses plan ahead, we will be hosting virtual Q&A events throughout January.coronavirus pandemic has caused.
What a year 2020 has been. There have certainly been some firsts for employment lawyers including the introduction of ‘furlough’, yet it has been rewarding to be able to support our clients as we navigate the challenges the coronavirus pandemic has caused.
Freedom of movement between the UK and the EU is set to end on 31 December 2020. We set out below some common questions from our employer clients in relation to the impact that Brexit has had, and will continue to have, on right to work checks.
In this paper, we summarise the most notable elements of the Scheme, as it is now, and will be until 31 January 2021, the date of the next scheduled review.
After 1 December 2020, employers will not be able to use the extended CJRS to recoup payments of statutory or contractual notice pay.
It’s fundamental for businesses to protect employee and customer data from corruption, compromise or loss and if businesses are neglectful, not only can it have a real impact on the company’s reputation but they can also face significant fines.
The weekend’s news has meant that employers need to act quickly to prepare for a second lockdown. Here are our top tips and links to key resources.
Following the recent update to the Job Support Scheme (JSS) announced on 22 October 2020, we have updated our FAQ’s to help employers understand the changes.
It’s been a brilliant month for Team Torque with another prestigious ranking, this time in Chambers and Partners 2021! Listed at Band 2 for North and East Yorkshire and the only firm to have two ranked solicitors – Emma Whiting and Tiggy Clifford.
With the recent announcement regarding tighter restrictions and local lockdowns, businesses are needing to focus again on remote working.
We share best practice and top tips on avoiding potential discrimination claims when recruiting and managing individuals who are neurodivergent.
Those of us who work and have children of school age already know, only too well, the critical importance of schools remaining open if we are to work productively either from home or in the office.
We’re delighted to have achieved a firm listing in The Legal 500 2021 for Leeds, West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire! After four years of hard work, we’re straight in at Band 4 and rubbing shoulders with some regional heavyweights.
From today (28th September 2020), employers and workers are under strict new obligations relating to self isolation.
From 1 November 2020, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS), which saw the advent of furlough, will be no more, and in its place will be the new Job Support Scheme (JSS).
Given the significant potential impact on businesses and individuals how best can quarantine and the associated uncertainty as to which country may be “next on the list” be navigated?
We answer some common questions and misconceptions about the payments to employees that have been furloughed and whose employment is being brought to an end.
Redundancies can be carried out successfully and in a way which will not only stand your business in good stead, but also help the employee feel appreciated and looked after.
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