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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...
Are you prepared for a Pandemic Second Wave?
Employers have been on a steep learning curve through the challenges 2020 has presented. Looking after our emotional wellbeing in our personal lives, while being responsible for employee’s wellbeing has been a huge responsibility that has been magnified through...
Working from Home; Advice for workers adapting to a new normal
Adapting our working environments is essential during the outbreak of Covid 19. Essential for keeping us all safe in terms of physical, mental and economic health. Many businesses may find adaptions come easily and question themselves ‘Why didn’t we do this...