An FAQ email on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been sent by Dr Luke Evans who is the MP for Bosworth. Dr Evans gives information about the Furlough Scheme which has not previously been released. Dr Evans is a backbench MP and is not part of the government....

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme CJRS ▪ The scheme applies to all employers. ▪ Limited to lower of 80% of their salary or £2,500/month. ▪ Applies to wages paid from March 1st for 3 months and possibly beyond. ▪ No limit to government’s funding. ▪ In place “within...

Key Issues to Consider: ▪ Keep everyone updated on actions being taken to reduce risks of exposure in the workplace. ▪ Ensure everyone's contact numbers and emergency contact details are up to date. ▪ Ensure managers are aware of sickness processes, especially with...

There are some significant changes due to come in to force from 6th April 2020: Holiday Pay The reference period for calculating holiday pay for employees with variable contracts such as seasonal workers / zero hours contracts is changing from 12 weeks to 52 weeks....

Employees spend the majority of their life at work, seeing colleagues and managers more than loved ones. Therefore, it is essential that employers have a positive workplace culture, moving away from the out-dated attitude towards work. Yes, work is completed on time,...

If you employ anyone, whether full-time, part-time or as a freelancer, you’ll likely have either a HR department or a member of staff who performs HR functions and they’ll have to deal with some very personal information from addresses to medical histories and bank...

When it comes to hiring the best person for the job, wouldn’t it be fantastic if the process wasn’t as lengthy…e.g. recruiting via various online platforms and utilising video communications. Sifting through piles of posted applications in an effort to make a...