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Latest Employment Law Updates for 2024
Are you aware of the latest Employment Law updates? We explore these key changes, along with guidance on how they may impact work practices.
Employment Rights April 2023 Legislative Updates Increases to Pay and Employment Tribunal Awards
Statutory Pay Increases April 2023 and The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023
Employment Rights April 2022 Legislative Updates Increases to Employment Tribunal Awards
Legislative updates Employment Rights Increases in relation to Employment Tribunal Awards effective April, 2022
Can you be dismissed for not wearing a face mask whilst working?
You can be dismissed for not wearing a face mask whilst working. This is subject to the company policies and procedures for Human Resources / HR, and Health and Safety as noted in Kubilius v Kent Foods Ltd ET/3201960/2020. Are you compliant? Check with ELHR- we provide a HR audit & health check.
Can an Employment Tribunal be a Court?
Exploring circumstances where an ET has the same jurisdiction as a Court. As noted in the case Irwell Insurance Company Ltd v Watson and others [2021] EWCA Civ 117
Important CJRS Furlough Claims Time Limits & The Coronavirus Act 2020
What are the key Government CJRS changes to note? What are the important CJRS Furlough Claims deadlines you can't afford to miss? What does the 'The Coronavirus Act 2020' entail?There are new deadlines for lodging a furlough HMRC claim. There is a...
Friday 13th CJRS Furlough Govt. changes re December 2020 – frightnight?
The Government CJRS Scheme - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Guidance has just been updated with an December, 2020 amendments important for employers to note. What are they? CJRS Friday 13th amendments - what's new? Is it frightnight for employers?With...
CJRS Grant extended – what are the new furlough & flexible furlough rates during UK Lockdown?
The Government has extended the CJRS - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 November, 2020 to end of March 2021. The JSS - Job Support Scheme is currently on hold. How will it help employers & what does it entail?CJRS Grant Extended - what are the new...
JSS originally replacing CJRS currently on hold!
The Government is withdrawing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - CJRS as of 31st October, 2020 & it's being replaced by the Job Support Scheme valid for 6 months. How will it help employers & what does it entail?The Government is offering support to...