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Display the NHS QR Track and Trace Poster or face a fine!!!!

The Government have put in place requirements for certain establishments to display the official NHS QR Track and Trace Poster at all entrances to their premises and risk being fined for not doing so: Currently this requirement applies to: hospitality, including pubs, bars, restaurants and cafés tourism and leisure, including gyms, swimming pools, hotels, museums,… Continue Reading

Job Support Scheme (JSS) from 1st November 2020

The Government have announced additional financial support for Companies to try and avoid a wave of redundancies and job losses when the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (or furlough scheme) ends on 31 October 2020. This new scheme will be known as the Job Support Scheme (JSS) and come into effect from the 1st of November… Continue Reading

Fines for Companies and Individuals who break self-isolation rules!!

Legislation was put into place on the 28th September 2020 setting out mandatory periods for self-isolation and the duties of individuals to report periods of self-isolation to help stop the spread of the infection during the Covid19 pandemic. These regulations place a responsibility on Employees to inform their employers of the fact they need to… Continue Reading

Impact of COVID-19 & Redundancies

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has posed a significant threat to people’s health and caused huge disruption to businesses. Employers have been forced to adapt their practices and procedures to ensure their business continuity by furloughing their staff. However, with employers needing to contribute toward their employees furlough costs from 1st September and the scheme due… Continue Reading

Corona Virus Job Retention Scheme from 1st July 2020

The CJRS closed to new entrants from 30 June 2020 therefore any employees who had not previously been furloughed can no longer join the scheme. There are some exceptions in relation to employees returning from extended parental leave and military reservists returning to work. To check who qualifies for furlough please check out the link… Continue Reading

26th May 2020 Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Launched

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme which was set up to repay employers the SSP paid to employees unable to work during the Cornavirus outbreak will be available for claims from 26 May 2020. The repayment will cover up to 2 weeks of SSP and you can claim for periods of sickness starting on or after:… Continue Reading

Evidence required as proof of claims under Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

It is becoming increasingly apparent that HMRC are strengthening their stance around auditing of claims for Furlough under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. They have recently changed their tone from “we reserve the right to audit claims” to “we will be now be auditing claims”. Obviously not everyone will be subject to audit but if… Continue Reading

IR35 implementation in the private sector delayed for a year due to current Coronavirus pandemic.

Introduced in 2000, IR35 is the anti tax avoidance rule that applies to all contractors and freelancers who do not fall under HMRC’s definition of being self-employed. It has been announced this week (17 March 2020) that the date for implementation of these new tax measures, which planned to make organisations responsible for determining whether… Continue Reading

Statutory Minimum Rates from April 2020

From April the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates are now as follows: Aged 25 and over Aged 21 – 24 Aged 18 – 20 Aged Under 18 Apprentices From April 2019 £8.72 £8.20 £6.45 £4.55 £4.15 The weekly rate for SSP is now £95.85 and The weekly rate for Statutory Maternity, Paternity… Continue Reading

Important changes to Employment Law from April 2020

On the 6th of April this year, 3 key changes to employment legislation under the governments Good Work Plan will come into force. These changes may well have a significant impact on your Company. These 3 changes are: The right for Employees and Workers to receive a written Contract of Employment from the first day… Continue Reading

“There is evidence to suggest that good HR practice and people management in SMEs are key factors in strong business performance and can lead to increased productivity.”

- CIPD people Skills Project 2017

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