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Last in, first out?

Employers have certain obligations when considering redundancy, whether it relates to a standalone position or larger numbers. Whilst redundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal, it can be found unfair if…

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When it comes to redundancies, it’s good to talk

With the continuing challenges of COVID19, many employers may find themselves planning redundancies for the first time… Any redundancy dismissal in the workplace can give rise to a successful unfair dismissal claim…

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Furlough Fraud: It pays to be prepared…

As we’re all aware the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended yet again to now run until March 2021. Another hasty government decision that was put into effect just a day…

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Domestic abuse and how employers can help

The workplace is often the only safe place for victims of domestic abuse. Employers are legally bound to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees, both in…

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Working from home and cyber snooping

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant more of us than ever have been working from home. However, this is a new territory for many, and some employers have been left wondering how productive…

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New Coronavirus Regulations – What employers need to know

As of 12.00am on 28th September 2020 the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 came into force. They set out mandatory periods for self-isolation, and a duty to notify the…

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The Job Support Scheme

With the much publicised ‘Furlough’ scheme drawing to an end on 31st October 2020, and the seemingly inevitable second spike of Coronavirus, there has been the understandable concern about what this will…

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Now work from home if possible…

Another u-turn, as the media like to tell us? Or is the Government reacting like you, as business owners and leaders. The PM’s statement in Parliament, Tuesday 22nd September, on raising the…

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Employee Self-Isolation – Guidance for Employers

The most important symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of any of the following: a new continuous cough a high temperature a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of…