Employment And Hr Services Articles
Do new tiers mean changes in the workplace? Do you have to restrict high-tier employees from coming into work?
The implications for employers, extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, how to protect employees most vulnerable to COVID-19, working from home, closure of businesses and employees working their notice.
New Public Health England "Covid - Self-Isolation" laws come into effect today.
The new Job Support Scheme takes effect from 1 November, after the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends on 31 October...
With the UK being warned to get back to work or risk losing their jobs - as Boris Johnson urges workers to return to their desks, the big question is - Should offices be reopened or should staff continue working from home?
Most employers are now encouraging the return of employees into the workplace.The Government’s current guidance is to return to work if we can – but what about pregnant employees? Shouldn’t they be shielding?
Many employers are struggling to make ends meet now, but at the end of October the government will withdraw the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (CJRS). What can your business do to avoid making redundancies?
The flexible furlough scheme (CJRS): eligibility, wages, pension calculations
Join the Lawson-West Zoom webinar for business owners, Human Resources and line managers looking for reliable ways to encourage good employee performance.
Schools in England won't re-open to the majority of pupils until September. Here are 7 useful steps for employers aiming to have employee parents back in the workplace.
What's the impact of 14-day quarantine rules on employers and employees? See Lawson-West Solicitors' Top 5 Questions and Answers
CJRS furlough claims reach £26.5billion in value. East Midlands has 7% of UK furloughed employments.
Our employment team of lawyers has identified 3 common mistakes employers make when planning for and managing redundancies in their business.
From today businesses have the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back part time.
David Heys, Managing Director at Lawson-West Solicitors in Leicestershire adds to the debate about the recent extension of the Coronavirus Lockdown in Leicester ...
Claire worked as an accountant for a medium size accountancy firm in the West Midlands for 9 years. She was made redundant based on an unfair scoring matrix that was biased.
A new 1-Metre Rule is introduced from 4 July and those Shielding can return to work from 1 August
Employment Tribunals continue to react to Impact of Covid-19. In this article, Director Ashley Hunt explores employment tribunal use of Cloud platforms and video link in cases.
During Coronavirus, an employee’s entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) has been extended, where they have been told to self-isolate.
Dealing with employees’ annual leave entitlement during Lockdown
What Support Is There for Self-Employed People and Casual Workers?
Mental Health Foundation's recent study of people in Lockdown warns of loneliness and stress and the long-term risk for mental health. We look at the employer obligations for employees.
With employers and employees looking for guidance about how to return to the work place after Lockdown, Employment Lawyer Carrie-Ann Randall explains the key issues and considerations.
On 15 April, Vaishali Thakerar was a speaker at the RICS-organised Covid-19 webinar on the impact of Coronavirus on employment in the workplace.
What Support Is Available to My Business, and How Do I Access It? The Government has introduced a number of new business support schemes to help UK businesses to keep afloat. Lawson-West highlights and explains them all in this easy document.
The Government has introduced the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme during the Coronavirus outbreak. What is it? and How are grant payments calculated?
COVID-19 – the potential for discrimination claims against employers
How to Value Discrimination Claims using the updated Vento guidelines
New regulations brought in today allow for carrying over holiday entitlement into the next two leave years.
So what are your rights to work from home if your employer says no?
With the unprecedented events sweeping our nation, there is considerable confusion on how employers should act and react. Here are Frequently Asked Questions and Answers to offer employers support.
What is Furlough Leave for Employees? Find out here from Lawson-West
How might social distancing affect my job if I still have to work?
Boris Johnson announced today the Government’s emergency plans to cope with Covid-19 and predictions that up to 20% of the UK workforce could be off work. Can affected employees claim sick pay during their Covid-19 isolation?
If you suffer with the symptoms of persistent pain whilst at work, you may find our new website information on Chronic Pain interesting.
BBC Newswatch presenter Samira Ahmed wins her equal pay case against the BBC
Sejal Patel explains ethical veganism and a recent case in the headlines
The equality discrimination case of 69 year old Oxford Professor Paul Ewart
With the General Election less than 10 days away, we’ve put the parties’ policies on employment law into one simple and easy-to-read article.
Competing Protected Characteristics - transgender reassignment and the law - and what it means for employers and employees
– A Timeline of Sexism and Equality. The main Acts of law that have brought us closer to Equality in the UK and within the legal profession.
World Mental Health Day: stress in the workplace now a commonplace occurrence
The demise of Thomas Cook makes us all fearful about our own employers and their viability
According to Ministry of Justice Figures, there were 6,550 disability discrimination claims at employment tribunals last year. This is a 37% increase on the year before, and represents a growth rate which is eight times faster than the increase in total claims over the same period.
The Islamic tradition Ramadan will commence this Sunday 5th May for 30 days. During this time individuals observing Ramadan will fast between the hours of sunrise and sunset. As an employer it is important to be aware of anyone in your team who is observing Ramadan and ensure suitable provisions are in place for those individuals in order to support them. Fasting will take place mainly during working hours and it is important to be aware of the potential impact it can have in the workplace.
Flexible working is, perhaps, the panacea for many parents. In addition, manged in the correct manner, it may be a long-term solution for employers too, facing a skills gap, an issue with finding employees in a post-Brexit Britain and even to resource existing vacancies that require a particular skill or personality fit. So, what is the problem?
As occurs every April, there are a number of changes to employment law, remuneration and workers’ rights which have been published and come into effect this month. This article covers the top six changes that all employers should be aware of.
Managers are often promoted because they are excelling in their role. It may be argued that excelling within a role does not automatically make you an excellent leader.
Employment Laws are in place to protect both employers and employees in the workplace. The laws govern what employers can expect from employees, what employers can ask employees to do and the employees’ rights at work.
A revolutionary case could alter the rules surrounding the timescale employers have in providing their employees with a written statement of their terms and conditions of work. It is believed that the impact will be more for those with a high turnover of staff and will require greater organisation from HR departments.
