EU Nationals: Applying for settled status
All EU Nationals who reside in the UK on or before 31st December 2020 must apply for settled or pre-settled status. From 1st January 2020, employers who want to employ…
Ward Williams HR Newsletter – COVID-19 Update: November 2020
Our November newsletter has arrived! It can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/WWHR_Newsletter_Nov20 This month we cover the below topics: Changes to claim period for the Coronavirus Job Retention SchemeSupporting staff Mental Health…
Supporting staff Mental Health during COVID
The events of the past few months have affected everyone. Whether employees have been working from home, furloughed or key workers supporting others and keeping the country going, everyone has…
6 Alternative Christmas party ideas
Work and office Christmas Parties are being cancelled across the UK as venues and businesses try to guess what will or will not be allowed at the end of 2020.…
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
From 1 September HMRC will now pay 70% of usual wages up to a cap of £2,187.50 per month for the hours furloughed employees do not work. What you or your…
Practical steps for SMEs
There are a number of practical steps that SMEs can take to mitigate the impact that the spread of the disease could have on market demand: Look for alternative ways…
HMRC Helpline
As announced in the 2020 Budget, HMRC have opened a new helpline to support businesses concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The helpline can be accessed on…
Other help earmarked for Businesses
Coronavirus business interruption loan scheme up to £2m per loan. To abolish business rates for retail businesses for this year and extend scheme to leisure businesses not currently covered. Long…