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Coronavirus Crisis Options for Employers
Do you know your coronavirus options as an employer? At the time of writing this, we are just completing our... read more
What is Furlough Leave? (Updated)
What is Furlough Leave? Furlough basically just means “leave” or “a sabbatical”. To be classed as being on Furlough, the employee... read more
A guide to The Good Work Plan 2020
The Good Work Plan 2020 What’s the Good Work Plan 2020 all about? I have summarised the main changes to... read more
Coronavirus Advice for Employers
Updated [5th March 2020] I am very aware that employers are getting increasingly concerned by the spread of Coronavirus. Read... read more
The Future of HR – Welcome to the 20s!
My HR and People Management Predictions for the 20s What’s all this about the future of HR? It’s that... read more
10 Ways to Avoid Redundancies
If you’re looking for a redundancy policy because you think you need to restructure or make staff redundant then... read more
Employees Trapped Abroad
Have you got employees trapped abroad? Thomas Cook has collapsed putting around 22,000 jobs at risk and leaving hundreds of... read more
Holiday – how to prepare your team for when you go away
For small business owners, taking a holiday, at least one where you don’t spend the whole time tethered to... read more
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March 2020
Coronavirus Crisis Options for Employers
Do you know your coronavirus options as an employer? At the time of writing this, we are just completing our first working week in lockdown. I’m frazzled! I’ve been fielding calls on a minute by minute basis – mostly from companies wanting to furlough their staff. Furlough – a new word that we have encountered and a new set of guidelines which have been rather lacking in detail and clarity. Us HR consultants feel like we’re wading through treacle with goal [...]
What is Furlough Leave? (Updated)
What is Furlough Leave? Furlough basically just means “leave” or “a sabbatical”. To be classed as being on Furlough, the employee must be sent home and must not work. It is not available to employers where the employee continues to work. Which employers can claim it? Any employer whether you are a sole trader, partnership, Ltd Company or LLP can claim. The only criteria are that you have employees and that you send them home and they do not work. Can an employer insist [...]
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Coronavirus Crisis Options for Employers
Do you know your coronavirus options as an employer? At the time of writing this, we are just completing our first working week in lockdown. I’m frazzled! I’ve been fielding calls on a minute by minute basis – mostly from companies wanting to furlough their staff. Furlough – a new word that we have encountered and a new set of guidelines which have been rather lacking in detail and clarity. Us HR consultants feel like we’re wading through treacle with goal [...]
What is Furlough Leave? (Updated)
What is Furlough Leave? Furlough basically just means “leave” or “a sabbatical”. To be classed as being on Furlough, the employee must be sent home and must not work. It is not available to employers where the employee continues to work. Which employers can claim it? Any employer whether you are a sole trader, partnership, Ltd Company or LLP can claim. The only criteria are that you have employees and that you send them home and they do not work. Can an employer insist [...]
A guide to The Good Work Plan 2020
The Good Work Plan 2020 What’s the Good Work Plan 2020 all about? I have summarised the main changes to current legislation that will be coming in from April 6th 2020. There are other elements that aren’t so relevant to my clients which I’ve chosen to leave out – these are around agency worker rights and IR35. Here’s what’s changed in the Good Work Plan 2020: Right to written particulars (contract) has been extended Increase in the period over which holiday pay is [...]
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Coronavirus Crisis Options for Employers
Do you know your coronavirus options as an employer? At the time of writing this, we are just completing our first working week in lockdown. I’m frazzled! I’ve been fielding calls on a minute by minute basis – mostly from companies wanting to furlough their staff. Furlough – a new word that we have encountered and a new set of guidelines which have been rather lacking in detail and clarity. Us HR consultants feel like we’re wading through treacle with goal [...]
What is Furlough Leave? (Updated)
What is Furlough Leave? Furlough basically just means “leave” or “a sabbatical”. To be classed as being on Furlough, the employee must be sent home and must not work. It is not available to employers where the employee continues to work. Which employers can claim it? Any employer whether you are a sole trader, partnership, Ltd Company or LLP can claim. The only criteria are that you have employees and that you send them home and they do not work. Can an employer insist [...]
