Category: Employment
Jan 2021
Caring for your employee’s mental health
The WHO defines good mental health as:
“a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stress of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
Jan 2021
Millions of UK workers to receive increase in pay from April 2021
In April of each year, the Government increases statutory payments that are payable to workers and employees.
The changes that are being made to workers/employees rates at the beginning of April are identified below:
- National Minimum Wage (under 18) will increase from £4.15 to £4.30 per hour;
- National Minimum Wage (18-20) will increase from £6.45 to £6.56 per hour;
- National Minimum Wage (21-22) will increase from £8.20 to £8.36 per hour; and
- National Living Wage (23 or above) will increase from £8.72 to £8.91 per hour.
Please note that the age of a worker being entitled to the National Living Wage has been reduced from 25 years old to 23.
Jan 2021
Working from home - where do you stand?
New government guidance
Under new government guidance, you should work from home if you can effectively do so. However, some employers may ask their employees to return to work whilst restrictions are in place - particularly if it is not reasonable to carry out that work at home. For those who are concerned about health problems, or juggling childcare, where do you stand in the eyes of the law?
Jan 2021
What the new lockdown means for businesses, employees and workers
The third lockdown in England legally came into force on 6 January 2021. How long it will last is uncertain. At least until mid-February and possibly until late March. Vaccination provides a route out of the pandemic, but businesses need to survive this final and possibly longest of the lockdowns.
Jan 2021
We are open
During these uncertain times, it is good to know you can count on us.
Even after the recent Government announcement of another national lockdown we remain open for business and are here to help you.
Nov 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extended Until March 2021
On Thursday 5 November 2020, the Chancellor announced that the furlough scheme is to be extended until the end of March 2021. During this period you will be able to claim up to 80% of an Employees salary up to a cap of £2500.
Nov 2020
Coronavirus Update - CJRS Extended
The Chancellor announced over the weekend that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) that was due to end on 31st October will be extended until 2nd December. The level of support available under the extended scheme will mirror that of what was available under the CJRS in August, with the Government paying 80% of wages up to a cap of £2,500.
Oct 2020
Chancellor announces changes to the Job Support Scheme
The Chancellor announced onThursday 22 October that the Government contribution to employers’ wage costs under the Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be increased. Employers will be expected to pay 5% of the cost of unworked hours instead of the 33% originally announced.
Oct 2020
Coronavirus Update - CJRS Bonus - Are you eligible?
Back in the summer the Chancellor announced that employers could receive a one-off payment of £1,000 for every employee who had previously been furloughed under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme provided they remained continuously employed to the end of January 2021. Businesses will be able to claim the Job Retention Bonus from 15 February 2021 and the Government has stated that further guidance will be provided by the end of January 2021.
Sep 2020
Coronavirus Update - Jobs Support Scheme announced
With new government guidance on Covid coming into force today and the current furlough scheme coming to an end next month, as expected, the Chancellor has today announced a new scheme to help businesses. The Jobs Support Scheme will commence from November replacing furlough alongside additional measures to help the self-employed and businesses.
