Why is it important that a worker makes sure to sign a contract on their first day of work?
The importance of issuing written terms at the start of any engagement – be it for an employee, worker, or…
Why is it imperative employers issue their workers a contract starting on day one?
The importance of issuing written terms at the start of any engagement – be it for an employee, worker, or self-employed…
The furlough scheme ends on 30 September 2021. As an employer, are you prepared?
According to estimates from the Office for Budget Responsibility, from March 2020 to the end of September 2021, the cost…
Failure to furlough could mean it was an unfair dismissal
Mhindurwa v Lovingangels Care is a really interesting tribunal case, in which the employment judge held that employers have a…
Sleeping whilst on a sleep-in shift is not classed at work
March 2021 saw the Supreme court case of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson Blake decided. The supreme court decision has…
Employment Law: The process of ‘firing’ someone for poor performance
An underperforming employee can understandably affect productivity but if also affects the motivation and moral of others in the team….
Are you a furloughed employee and worried you will be made redundant?
Q: I’ve been on furlough during the lockdown and my employer is now telling me they are making me redundant….
Covid-19 & Job Retention Scheme: the portal is now open & new guidance updates
The Job Retention Scheme went live this morning as promised and there has been some important changes and updates since…
Covid-19 & Furloughling Company Directors
So, most directors who actually work in their own company have a special role in that they not only work…
Covid-19 & Furlough: An update on the Job Retention Scheme
All UK businesses will be able to apply for assistance to support paying part of their employees’ salary for furloughed…