Furlough Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, or Furlough Scheme, has been much talked about in the press and social media this week and so I’ve written… Read More »Furlough Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, or Furlough Scheme, has been much talked about in the press and social media this week and so I’ve written… Read More »Furlough Scheme
Just a few weeks ago we could not have predicted the situation we now find ourselves in due to the Coronavirus. Employment law is developing… Read More »People pulling together
In our blog I’ve already discussed the importance of conducting investigations into alleged misconduct (see our blog post of 6 March 2020). Assuming therefore that… Read More »Conducting disciplinary hearings
A proper investigation is a critical part of a potential disciplinary matter. The investigation will help the employer to determine whether or not there is… Read More »Disciplinary investigations
Checking an employee’s right to work is not as simple as taking a copy of their passport although I have conversations with employers who seem… Read More »Right to work checks
In training delivery I often ask delegates to call out fair reasons for dismissal. The responses are always varied but ultimately what they think about… Read More »Dismissal isn’t straightforward
I remember in times gone past when employers used to readily suspend employees for almost any allegation of misconduct. The phrase “we have to preserve… Read More »To suspend or not?
Employers will have to provide new-form employment particulars (often referred to section 1 statements) to employees, and workers from day one of employment. On 6… Read More »Changes to the statement of employment particulars
The Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Regulations, otherwise known as “Jack’s Law” in memory of Jack Herd whose mother Lucy campaigned on the issue, will… Read More »Introduction of “Jack’s Law”
If you’re a visa sponsor under Tier 1 or 2 of the Points-Based System, have you received your Home Office reminder to submit your annual… Read More »Immigration: time to request your certificates of sponsorship