On 6th April 2024, the right to request flexible working will become a day-one right for all employees. There will be no requirement for employees to have 26 weeks continuous employment. Previously,...
Employment Law Changes – April 2024
Are you ready for the new changes in employment legislation on 6th April 2024? The following legislation will be coming in and employers will need to ensure they know their responsibilities and...
The Practicalities Of A 4-Day Work Week
While a shorter workweek is indeed being touted as a potential solution to improve employee productivity and work-life balance, it is important to recognise that implementing such a change may not...
Embracing the Remote Revolution: The Pros and Cons of Working from Home
Working from home – a concept that's sparked endless debates and discussions. Is it a blessing or a curse? Let's delve into the dynamic world of remote work, exploring its evolution and impact on...
Quarantine For Employees (10/14 Days) – Can You Lawfully Ask Employees Not To Return To Work? Will They Get Paid By The Employer?
We are all wondering can we or should be go on holiday? What happens to us if we do? Can our employer ask us to take time off work to self-isolate? Will we get paid if we are in self-isolation?...
Vegan HR Consultancy For Vegan Businesses And Charities
(The Vegan Society Trademark) In the last six years and since the launch of Veganuary, we have seen an unprecedented amount of new vegans and vegan businesses, along with animal rights charities...
Returning Furloughed Workers To Work Whilst Claiming Job Retention Scheme Grant
On 12th June 2020, the Government announced further changes to the Job Retention Scheme and Furloughed Workers. From 1st July 2020, employers are able to return Furloughed Workers to work. The...
Employee redundancy is a complex issue – our guide to the main pitfalls to avoid:
Redundancies in the workplace environment are part and parcel of every day life for small to medium sized businesses. A downturn in sales, very often results in needing to reduce the biggest costs,...
Last Minute Changes To Furlough Leave and the Job Retention Scheme (For Parents)
The Government have provided last minute updates to the Job Retention Scheme, where employees that have been off work due to maternity or paternity leave will be eligible to be Furloughed even after...
The Job Retention Scheme Is Ending TODAY! Further changes to the scheme.
The Job Retention Scheme (JRS) was launched in March 2020, to provide financial support to employers during the COVID-19 crisis; aimed to reduce the amount of redundancies. Employers have been able...





