With the ongoing global crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak it is clear we are heading towards at best a period of readjustment and at worst recession, if not depression. Unsurprisingly, in this climate the latest Labour Market Outlook survey conducted by the CIPD indicates that redundancies are set to increase substantially in the next[…]
Many workers are currently on Furlough Leave following the Governments direction that certain businesses must close to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As Boris Johnson announced today we are, hopefully, at the peak of the virus and so as we move into the next stage of measures many businesses will be starting to think how[…]
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Beware increased fraud risk during the coronavirus – nine scams to watch out for
LATEST NEWS Apr 01, 2020
Unfortunately, alongside all the goodwill and community spirit which is coming to the fore during the current crisis, the coronavirus pandemic will also be seen as an opportunity for criminals and fraudsters. Action Fraud have advised that fraudsters will use any opportunity they can to take money from people. This includes exploiting tragedies and global[…]
Content sources for Government support for UK businesses during the coronavirus pandemic– as at 30 March 2020
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Business owners should take advice from an expert commercial solicitor on specific contracts and how the issues set out could apply to their own business. There are a number of sources of information on the internet that can be consulted for more general guidance some of which will be updated on a[…]
Since the coronavirus outbreak in the UK, the Government has responded with a raft of new measures to help employees and employers. Although the circumstances are exceptional, employers need to take care that they comply with the usual employment law requirements. These changes have been pushed through quickly and it is uncertain how some of[…]
With more cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), being reported in the UK each day, employers will be wondering how to handle the issue especially as they may need to react fast if a situation develops in the workplace or if there are concerns about the health of a particular employee. Zoe Lagadec employment law expert at[…]
Read Zoe’s ideas on what makes a good working relationship and how there is no such thing as an average day for an employment lawyer. Leading Ladies
Changes to employment law from April 2020 April brings with it the usual annual increases to the national minimum wage and statutory pay for family-friendly leave and sickness absence. But the effects of Good Work: the Taylor review of modern working practices, published in 2017, are still being felt and changes are being introduced[…]
Advice on dealing with the current Corona Virus for Employers The government publishes daily updates at 2pm with the latest stats and advice. Acas has also produced workplace specific guidance which sets out the steps employers should be taking. If your industry has been affected by coronavirus and you have a downturn in work, you may also find[…]