by Amy Martin | Jan 19, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
Today’s Key Announcements • Working from home guidance will end and people will no longer be asked to wear masks in any setting, although people are advised to continue wearing face masks in crowded, indoor settings...
by Amy Martin | Jan 12, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
From 11 January, most people with a positive lateral flow test do not need to take a confirmatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to confirm they have COVID-19. For more information read the Government advice here.
by Amy Martin | Jan 12, 2022 | Employment updates, Legislation changes, Redundancy, Uncategorised
Dismissal is when an employer ends the employment of an employee. This can be with or without notice. A decision to dismiss should only be reached following a fair procedure, this is discussed further on our Disciplinary Procedures post.. Where an employer dismisses...
by Amy Martin | Jan 8, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
On 8 December 2021, The Government announced that it would be bringing back some Covid restrictions once again and to be phased in from Friday 10 December 2021. This is as a result of recent data regarding the Omicron variant, which is quickly spreading throughout the...
by Amy Martin | Dec 21, 2021 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
Employees can now self-certify sickness for up to 28 days (previously 7 days). Employees only need a ‘fit note’ from their GP if they have been ill for more than 28 days and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, such as weekends and bank holidays. The...
by Amy Martin | Dec 9, 2021 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes, Uncategorised
On 8 December The Government announced that it is introducing further COVID-19 restrictions for England broadly in line with the ‘Plan B’ announced in their Autumn/Winter Plan on 14 September 2021. What was announced? From Friday 10 December face coverings will...
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