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...
Can Employees Work For Another Employer Whilst on Furlough Leave?
Employees should not work for a second employer whilst they are on Furlough Leave. Furlough Leave is a leave of absence from work, like annual leave. The employer may request they return to work at...
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...
How To Conduct A ‘Protected Conversation Meeting’: Settlement Agreements
When there is a relationship breakdown between the employer and employee a ‘Protected Conversation Meeting’ can be the best solution.
Do You Know Your Responsibilities When Putting Employees On Furlough? ….. All Your Concerns Answered.
Furlough is a temporary leave of absence from work. Employee’s will retain their employment contracts and accrue annual leave and pension contributions and all other terms and conditions. They will...
Can I Pay An Employee Wages Into Their Prepaid/Prepay Card Account?
Prepaid/Prepay card accounts are not very secure accounts, such as https://prepaysolutions.com/. There are many reasons why employees have these types of accounts and it's usually because they are...
Closing Your Business Due To The Coronavirus – Do You Know If You Are Obliged To Pay Staff?
For a business to close temporarily due to flooding, snow, fire, viruses etc, they are all considered ‘acts of God' and a 'frustration of contract’ can exist and you are not obligated to pay the...
Veganism Is Now An Ethical Belief – Workplace Guidance
January 2020 - Veganism is now an ethical belief: We’re delighted by this case being heard and with Jordi Casamitjana. We started supporting businesses and individuals in the vegan sector because...

