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.
Check out our latest newsletter which covers COVID-19 testing in the workplace along with the details concerning a recent decision around reasonable adjustments under the Equalities Act 2010.
We look at an interesting case examining the scope of an employer’s obligation to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees under the Equality Act 2010
New Employment Tribunals “road map” provides useful guidance for Tribunal users over the coming 6 months.
This month’s newsletter gives you more details on the Flexible Furlough Scheme as well as details on the ‘road map’ to help Employment Tribunals return to normal business.
From 1 July 2020, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended to allow employers to bring staff back to work on a part-time basis while maintaining their furloughed status.
Employers must act fast to take advantage of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for employees yet to be furloughed.
There had been a lot of press speculation about changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and some of the details have now been provided by the Chancellor.
Read our full note on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Late last week, the Government issued new explanatory guidance to clarify the inter-relationship between holiday and furlough leave.
Read our summary of the Job Retention Scheme and what happens after June.
The last few months have provided Torque Law with a few challenges as we adapted to working from home, provided updates on the everchanging Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and even got to grips with Zoom.
With hopes that further easing of lockdown measures can be achieved over the next couple of months, many employers are turning their thoughts from furlough to how best to shape their business to ensure long term sustainability.
In light of the publication of the Law Commission’s report on “Employment Law Hearing Structures”, we set out its key proposals.
The Government has published further guidance over the weekend on process for furloughing workers and the mechanics of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here’s a handy guide to summarise the latest position (as at 7 April 2020).
With the online portal now open, and the first grants expected to be made within the next 5 working days (on or before 28 April 2020), we summarise the latest position in relation to the Scheme and its operation
Whilst many employers will, understandably, have their minds elsewhere in the current circumstances, we wanted to make sure that important changes in employment law which come into effect in April 2020 didn’t go unnoticed.
The Coronavirus Act 2020 was passed on 25 March confirming the changes to statutory sick pay (SSP) which will apply during the coronavirus emergency.
A summary of the payments due to workers relating to their health situation as well as other common scenarios we are encountering e.g. lay-off.
Our latest Practical Advice for Employers newsletter provides some answers to questions regarding the current coronavirus pandemic and the impact it’s having on employers.
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Having to consider ways of cutting staff costs is never nice, but with the prospect of significant and extended economic uncertainty, we know that it’s a pressing issue for many employers.
With the Government now warning that the Coronavirus epidemic could result in up to a fifth of the UK workforce “off sick”, we thought it would be helpful to provide some answers to your frequently asked questions.
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