Keeping track of temporary right-to-work checks
From 30 March 2020, temporary guidance on right-to-work checks has been in place to allow employers to conduct checks without seeing the individual face to face. Checks can be carried…
Closure of SSP Rebate Scheme
HMRC has announced that the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will close on 17 March 2022. Employers will no longer be able to claim back Statutory Sick Pay for their employees’ coronavirus-related…
What is a tribunal and how can they be avoided?
Employment tribunal’s deal with claims brought against employers by employees. Claims can typically relate to unfair and wrongful dismissals, discrimination, equal pay, and deductions from wages. When employment tribunals were…
Maternity leave – What are the current requirements?
When you take time off to have a baby you might be eligible for Statutory Maternity Leave and Statutory Maternity Pay. Below we have outlined what you could be entitled…
Why your new business needs HR
The obvious reason is to start as you mean to go on…. As a start-up, HR is often over looked. The pandemic has changed the way we work, and has…
Winter weather and work: five common employer queries
With winter weather on its way, we answer five common questions from employers on the workplace impact of severe weather conditions. 1.Do I have to pay employees who cannot get…
The misconceptions of Human Resources
In our latest blog, we discuss the common misconceptions of HR. For many employee’s, HR are often feared, viewed as unfriendly and met with negativity. It is true to say…
Care workers and Care home Vaccinations
The UK government recently introduced new legislation, effective from 11 November 2021, that requires people working in care homes to be Covid-19 vaccinated. The new legislation will take effect on…
What are your HR resolutions for 2021?
With the end of 2020 fast approaching, we start to consider our goals and resolutions for the year ahead. What HR resolutions could your business set to help you on…