Employment Law Updates

More Information for Employers Full details of how the Coronavirus Retention Scheme have not been officially published yet but via one of our reliable information sources we have had sight of an FAQ email on the subject, sent by a backbench MP.  It gives information about the Furlough Scheme which has not previously been released and […]

In his latest announcement this afternoon, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined details of the government rescue package for self-employed individuals. The key elements announced today include: a new self-employed income support scheme will pay self-employed people a taxable grant worth 80% of average monthly income, capped at £2,500pm  income will be calculated by taking the […]

Unprecedented restrictions and a national lockdown across the United Kingdom to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) In his address to the Nation this evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged UK Citizens to “Stay at Home, Protect our NHS and Save Lives” From tonight, you can only leave your house for: Shopping for basic […]

Following our confirmation yesterday about the Government’s announcement of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, details were limited. We now know how Employers can access the Scheme. Furloughed Workers Status We confirmed yesterday the Chancellor’s announcement of the creation of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, intended to allow UK Employers to apply for grants to cover […]

It would appear that the fiscal rule book has been thrown out the window given the unprecedented impact the Coronavirus crisis is having, with this latest announcement by the Chancellor being the third significant promise of financial support in as many days. Significant announcements from the Prime Minister and Chancellor in today’s Coronavirus Press Conference. […]

The UK government have today launched a new online isolation note service to enable people with symptoms of coronavirus or those living with someone who has symptoms, and so cannot work, to provide their employers with evidence they have been advised to self-isolate. The government says the notes can be accessed through the NHS website and NHS 111 […]

The rapid spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus, continues to have an immediate and adverse impact on businesses throughout the UK and after yesterday’s announcement that all UK Schools will close from this coming Friday and more restrictions to free movement of people likely to follow in the coming days and weeks, it is unlikely that […]

As the restrictions imposed by Government as a result of the rapid spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak increase, many Employers are reviewing their business continuity plans to ensure they can continue to operate. This article focuses on Homeworking and Travel and how Employers can manage the implications the Coronavirus may create. If you are […]