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.
NEWS FLASH: IR35 reforms delayed Yesterday was a day for big, headline-grabbing announcements from Government. One that might have escaped […]
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.
Our February newsletter in now available to read.
Settlement agreements: Top tips Very much inspired by the return this month of The Split (Season 2), our favourite TV drama, […]
Harassment at work – EHRC guidance One of the issues highlighted by the #metoo movement has been the reluctance for […]
Our January newsletter in now available to read.
We know that there’s never a dull moment in the world of HR Managers and business owners, so we’ve collated our top ten list of 10 employment law issues to focus on in the year ahead.
A ‘philosophical belief’ How far does the definition of a ‘philosophical belief’ extend under the Equality Act? Forstater v CGD […]
Our December newsletter in now available to read.
What’s to come… Now that the dust has settled on last week’s election result, it’s a good time to revisit […]
Handling complaints of bullying and harassment effectively can be tricky. We advise our clients that the best approach legally and commercially is to take a ‘zero-tolerance’ stance to any form of bullying or harassment as soon as you become aware of it.
Our November newsletter in now available to read.
Download our First Employee Guide Aimed at fledgling businesses looking to take on their first members of staff, the comprehensive […]
Can short-term episodes of workplace stress be grouped together to meet the definition of a disability? In some cases, yes, […]
Our September newsletter in now available to read.
Our October newsletter in now available to read.
On Thursday 10 October Torque Law were thrilled to win the Niche Law Firm ofthe Year awards at the highly prestigious Yorkshire Legal Awards.
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