by Amy Martin | May 12, 2022 | COVID19, Employment updates, Uncategorised
The COVID cases are now starting to filter through the Tribunal system. Here is a decision made on 6 May 2022 in the Employment Appeal Tribunal which found that a COVID dismissal was not unfair. Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd [2021] EAT 000437-VP is believed...
by Amy Martin | May 6, 2022 | Mental Wellbeing, Uncategorised, Wellbeing
The Mental Health Foundation started Mental Health Awareness Week 21 years ago who continue to set the theme, organise and host the week. It’s an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health and has grown to become...
by Amy Martin | Apr 5, 2022 | Employment updates, General News, Uncategorised
If an individual wants to leave their job, they have to give their employer some warning, this is called a ‘notice period’. The same applies where an employer dismisses an individual (including making them redundant), although an employer is not required to give any...
by Amy Martin | Feb 23, 2022 | Uncategorised
On Monday 21st February 2022 the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his plan for ‘Living with Covid’. Amongst other measures, this included changes to the SSP Rebate Scheme. The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will close on 17 March 2022. You have...
by Amy Martin | Feb 4, 2022 | Employment updates, Mental Wellbeing, Uncategorised, Wellbeing
The way the majority of employers view workplace wellbeing is changing especially in light of the disruption caused by the prolonged effects of the COVID 19 pandemic. Below, we have set out some information, hints & tips on supporting employee wellbeing as we move...
by Amy Martin | Feb 4, 2022 | General News, Mental Wellbeing, Uncategorised, Wellbeing
Mental health problems are believed to be experienced by one in six adults, with mental health concerns being the second most prevalent reason for employee absence. ‘Mental health problems’ can include signs of stress and anxiety, and mental health conditions that...