On 6th July 2020, the state pension scheme increased it's qualifying age from 65 to 66. In September 2020, there plans to be more changes, which could be inline with the current economic crisis....
State Pension Age – Changed In July 2020
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‘KILLER ANXIETY’ – Understanding and supporting individuals in the workplace
Do we really understand ANXIETY. Sure, we all get it at some point in our lives - before a job interview, after you accidentally sent an email, after a difficult conversation with someone. And then...
Early Years Settings: Not all employees are entitled to furlough leave
There has been a recent announcement that some nurseries, even the ones that are providing places for children of key workers may have to take their people off furlough leave. Most nurseries are in...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extension – until end of October 2020
On 17th April 2020, the Government announced they plan to extend the closing date of the Job Retention Scheme until the end of June 2020 and now it has been extended further until the end of October...
Understanding how Bank Holidays work for furloughed workers
How do Bank Holidays apply when on furlough leave? Being on furlough leave from work is just like taking annual leave from work. The entitlement for annual leave will be written into employment...
HAVE YOU FURLOUGHED EMPLOYEES? – THE JOB RETENTION SCHEME OPENED TODAY!
Have you furloughed your employees? If so, the Government's Job Retention Scheme to furlough employees, opened today, for employers to start making their applications for their grants. To find out...
Employee Benefits and Non – Financial Rewards
What financial benefits could an employer provide? Bonuses/commission, health care, death in service, dental care, pension contributions, additional annual leave, occupational sick pay and...