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...
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 15, 2021 | Apprenticeship News, General News, Uncategorised
If employers hire a new apprentice between 1 October 2021 and 31 January 2022, they can apply for an incentive payment of £3,000. Incentive payment applications will open from 11 January 2022. Incentive payment applications will open from 11 January 2022. It is the...
by Amy Martin | Dec 10, 2021 | General News, Redundancy, Uncategorised
On 8 December 2021, Vishal Garg, Chief Executive of US mortgage firm Better.com, called a meeting with 900 of his staff. A recording of the zoom call which has now gone viral shows Garg stating as follows: “Hi everyone, thank you for joining. I come to you with not...
by Amy Martin | Dec 10, 2021 | COVID19, Employment updates, General News, Uncategorised
Did you know that an employee/ ex-employee does not have to pay any fees to the Employment Tribunal to issue a claim against their employer/ ex-employer? This has actually been the case since July 2017 when the Supreme Court abolished tribunal fees with immediate...