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The right way to handle a remote working request

Thanks to lockdown, many employees have discovered the perks of remote work.   In fact, a staggering 86% of UK workers want to work from home at leas... Read More

30 April 2021 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

What are the rules on monitoring remote staff?

Despite the roadmap out of lockdown, 86% of UK bosses think working from home is here to stay. And if that’s the case for your business, you’ll have q... Read More

31 March 2021 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Should you offer time off for vaccinations?

As the next phase of the rollout begins, you’ll soon hear the question: “can I take time off for my COVID-19 vaccination?” But before you answer, the... Read More

01 March 2021 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Six COVID-related claims you could face this year

Furlough payments. Self-isolating staff. A national lockdown…  Thanks to the pandemic, you dealt with a lot in 2020. And after such a rocky year, you... Read More

26 January 2021 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

NEW rules to speed up employment tribunal claims

A major update to the UK employment tribunal system comes into force in December 2020 that could help to speed up employee claims. But what are the n... Read More

08 December 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Is it legal to make redundancies remotely?

The short answer is yes. There’s nothing in the law that says you can’t make redundancies remotely. However, it does add extra risk to an already comp... Read More

10 November 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

The Kickstart Scheme: A Cheat-Sheet for Employers

The government’s new ‘Kickstart Scheme’, which rewards employers who create job placements for 16 to 24-year-olds, is now open. And as a result, thou... Read More

30 September 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

Reducing staff hours: an alternative to redundancies?

Taking a hard-working employee aside to tell them that their job’s at risk might be the toughest task you face as an employer. But there are ways you... Read More

26 August 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

How to protect vulnerable employees

From 1st August (and 17th August in Wales), vulnerable people in the UK ‘shielding’ from coronavirus can return to work. They’ll no longer be entitle... Read More

24 July 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

NEW rules on flexible furlough explained

The government’s new flexible furlough scheme launches on the 1 of July, giving you the chance to bring staff back part-time and still claim grants to... Read More

23 June 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

How do I monitor my home workers?

On the 10th May 2020, the government announced its ‘roadmap’ for easing lockdown. But while some workers may be starting to get back to work, much of... Read More

19 May 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

IR35 reforms delayed 12 months

The government has postponed its controversial IR35 reforms to off-payroll working in the private sector. Chief treasury secretary, Steve Barclay, an... Read More

31 March 2020 By James Potts - Legal Services Director

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