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 14, 2022 | Employment updates, General News, Uncategorised
Gross misconduct is an act or behaviour sufficiently serious to lead to dismissal without notice or payment in lieu of notice, often abbreviated to PILON. Arguably the most severe sanction; any employers dealing with a gross misconduct issue should ensure that they...
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 5, 2022 | Employment updates, General News, Uncategorised
The government is reintroducing the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (SSPRS). This will be a temporary scheme to support employers facing heightened levels of sickness absence due to COVID-19. The SSPRS will refund small and medium-sized employers’ COVID-related SSP...
by Amy Martin | Jan 3, 2022 | Employment updates, General News, Uncategorised
An employer, can commence formal disciplinary action against an employee if they have concerns about their work, conduct or absence. Although it is not mandatory, in some instances it is a good idea to try and raise the matter informally with the employee before...
by Amy Martin | Dec 22, 2021 | COVID19, General News, Uncategorised
This morning, the BBC have reported; “People infected with Covid in England can stop self-isolating up to three days early if they test negative twice, it has been announced. They will now be able to end quarantine after seven days instead of 10 by providing...
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