With the Government now announcing a move to Step 4 of the Road Map on the 19th July 2021 and a relaxation on the restrictions, how can employers manage potential challenges and conflict in the workplace? Step 4 of the Government’s Road Map includes an easing of restrictions, such as social distancing, the wearing of […]
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With the holiday season fast approaching, and with this year being very different, what are the holiday issues that employers may face. As restrictions start to ease, many employees are going to be eager to get away. Some staying in the UK, whilst others may venture overseas on foreign travel. This article considers some of
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Research indicates that after the pandemic a lot of workers will want to continue to work from home at least some of the time, presenting new opportunities for organisations to establish new ways of working. In addition to this, we have heard about how some high profile companies, including BP, have told office-based staff that
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Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the biggest business challenges of our time. Now, as businesses tentatively work towards reopening in part or full, it will be important to thoughtfully plan for this next phase and for the return to the workplace. It is not just thinking about the actual and physical return
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This article explores the position with EU citizens (which is the label used within it to refer to EU/EEA/Swiss citizens) who are already in the UK, who arrived prior to 31st December 2020 and who arrive in the UK from 1st January 2021. How will Brexit impact employment? The main impact of Brexit in employment law
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In this article we look at the changes due to IR35 from Spring 2021. The IR35 rule was introduced in 2000 to equalise the tax position between employees and individuals that provide their services, usually using a company (often called a Personal Services Company – PSC). The IR35 legislation aims to ensure a person acting
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The whole world has had to pivot to working from home – or working remotely, and unless you were already used to it, for some working from home has been a dream – but for others it has been a nightmare. When we think about being productive and remaining sane, this should also include keeping
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The JRS was put in place to provide employers whose business had been affected by coronavirus with wage assistance from 1st March 2020. It was originally intended to close on 31st October 2020; however, was extended as a result of the Government’s decision to place England into more severe lockdown measures at the start of
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The furlough scheme is currently set to end on 30th June 2020. What then for businesses who need to manage staff but operating on partial trading hours, reduced amount of work or with financial constraints? This article sets out the options available to businesses in these challenging times. It will cover: • Short Time Working•
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Ramadan is a holy month of the Islamic calendar. During this time many Muslims will fast each day between sunrise and sunset and perform additional prayers and other religious duties. Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world will be preparing to take part. Here are ways
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