Akas Early Conciliation
The new rules on Acas Early Conciliation come into force today.It means that there is now a standard six week Acas early conciliation process (rather than a one month process, with…
New time limits for Furlough claims
New timescales have been announced for lodging a furlough claim with HMRC. Generally, the claim has to be submitted within two weeks of the end of the previous calendar month…
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…
The CJRS extended until end of March
Originally due to end on 31 October, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will now remain open until 31 March 2021. The scheme had already been extended to December 2020…
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.…
Job Support Scheme – more details
Updated 23rd October Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced today a further amendment to the Job Support Scheme, which is due to begin on 1 November 2020. The schemes will now…
Furlough cash fraudulently claimed
Updated 23rd October 2020 British companies may have fraudulently claimed up to £4 billion intended for furlough workers - with £2 billion being taken by organised criminals - a damning…