by webmaster | 18 May, 2021 | Coronavirus, Industry Changes, Latest changes, Pay and Benefits, Tribunal Cases, Uncategorised, Working Time and Hours
This latest bulletin continues with some Covid -19 topics, including new Shielding Guidance, availability of home testing kits for employers, and the extension of health and safety detriment protection to workers. It also talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling...
by webmaster | 13 Mar, 2020 | Uncategorised
The limit on a ‘week’s pay’ and the various maximum employment tribunal awards will increase from 6 April 2020. The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2020 brings in the following changes: The maximum amount of a ‘week’s pay’ – used to calculate statutory...
by webmaster | 13 Mar, 2020 | Uncategorised
Statutory Sick Pay for Coronavirus (COVID-19) The government has confirmed that it will temporarily extend SSP to cover: individuals who are unable to work because they are following guidance published by Public Health England, NHS Scotland or Public Health Wales to...
by webmaster | 12 Mar, 2020 | Uncategorised
New right to a written statement of terms from day 1 Current law Currently, employees who have been continuously employed for more than one month must be provided with a written statement of terms within two months of employment commencing. New law All new...
by webmaster | 28 Feb, 2020 | Uncategorised
The continuing spread of coronavirus is concerning and will be unchartered territory for employers. The sharp fall in the markets shows the effect it is already having on the world economy and some UK businesses will already be feeling the impact on trade. But what...
by webmaster | 21 Jul, 2019 | Uncategorised
A new ruling by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has highlighted the need for companies to ensure their computer systems are adequate to keep data safe. The ICO plans to fine hotel chain Marriott International £99m for general data protection...
