by Amy Martin | Sep 22, 2020 | Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes
The points-based immigration system will apply to the UK, treating EU and non-EU citizens equally when applying for visas. The new system will allocate points for specific criteria and those seeking entry to the UK to work will...
by Amy Martin | Sep 22, 2020 | Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes
On 30 March 2020, as a result of the problems posed by COVID19, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) changed the way that Right to Work checks could be carried out by including conducting checks over video calls, the acceptance of scanned documents rather than originals...
by Amy Martin | Aug 12, 2020 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes
The Finance Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 22 July 2020. This started the 90 day countdown for employers to conduct a furlough scheme audit and report erroneous claims to HMRC. The rules surrounding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) have been constantly...
by Amy Martin | Jul 17, 2020 | Apprenticeship News, General News, Legislation changes
As the country is slowly being phased back into operation, it was excellent news to hear Chancellor Rishi Sunak announce the Government were backing apprenticeships and giving recognition of the value apprenticeships bring to our economy, by offering employers...
by Amy Martin | Jul 10, 2020 | Apprenticeship News, General News, Legislation changes
Absolute Works is family run business based in the Midlands but work nationally with clients across a wide range of industries covering a plethora of differing needs. Founder and CEO Joy May has a wealth of expertise holding various Directorships, specialising...
by Amy Martin | Jun 15, 2020 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Legislation changes
The Flexible Furlough Scheme begins on 1st July 2020. From that date, employers may agree with previously furloughed employees that they will return for any amount of time and any shift pattern agreed. [Although if you have ‘re-furloughed’ previously furloughed...