The government has announced a number of measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. For further details, see Practice Notes: Coronavirus (COVID-19)...
The government has announced a number of measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis either that relate specifically to the UK tax regime, or that HMRC is...
STOP PRESS: On 10 May 2020, the Prime Minister announced the first step in modifying the government’s lockdown measures, and in particular a change in emphasis in...
This Practice Note tracks domestic legislation introduced as part of the UK government’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It includes a Coronavirus SI...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) represents a big challenge for employers participating in pension schemes. This Practice Note covers the impact of coronavirus on such employers,...
UPDATE (12/5/20): The Chancellor announced on 12 May that the CJRS will be extended to 31 October 2020. New flexibility allowing those furloughed to return to part-time...
UPDATE (12/5/20): The Chancellor announced on 12 May that the CJRS will be extended to 31 October 2020. New flexibility allowing those furloughed to return to part-time...
UPDATE (12/5/20): The Chancellor announced on 12 May that the CJRS will be extended to 31 October 2020. New flexibility allowing those furloughed to return to part-time...
UPDATE (12/5/20): The Chancellor announced on 12 May that the CJRS will be extended to 31 October 2020. New flexibility allowing those furloughed to return to part-time...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines stress as ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them’. Stress is not...
UPDATE: In its ‘Good Work Plan’ published in December 2018 the government indicated that it will legislate to ban employers from making deductions from staff tips (ie...
This Practice Note examines the two different statutory definitions of 'redundancy'. The first is found in the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA 1996). Whether or not it is...
Termination occurs every time a contract comes to an end. As well as dismissal, termination includes: • expiry (without renewal) of a fixed term or limited term •...
Nature of the duty The duty to make reasonable adjustments (referred to below simply as 'the duty') comprises three requirements. The element that is common to all three...
This Practice Note explains the proposals set out in the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Act) for emergency volunteering leave (EVL), a temporary new form of statutory unpaid leave...
An employer will usually wish to process, ie collect, use and record, data concerning an individual’s health (health information) in a number of different circumstances....
An employee is entitled to a redundancy payment when they are dismissed by reason of redundancy. Statutory entitlement A worker is entitled to a redundancy payment when:...
This Practice Note explains the right to a guarantee payment, which provides limited pay protection for certain employees who are laid off or put on short-time working....
This Practice Note examines the obligations that apply to an employer to consult on health and safety matters, either directly or via health and safety representatives,...
This Practice Note considers various practical issues which arise in relation to the entitlement to annual leave and holiday pay of workers who are, or have been, absent...
[insert name and address of client] Private and confidential Dear [insert name] Military reservists Following your recent employment of [[insert name], who I understand...
STOP PRESS: On 20 March 2020, the government announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), under which all UK employers will be able to access support to...
UPDATE (12/5/20): The Chancellor announced on 12 May that the CJRS will be extended to 31 October 2020. New flexibility allowing those furloughed to return to part-time...
UPDATE (12/5/20): The Chancellor announced on 12 May that the CJRS will be extended to 31 October 2020. New flexibility allowing those furloughed to return to part-time...
[To be typed on headed notepaper] [insert date] Dear [insert name] Re: Your mobilisation with the reserve forces: employment arrangements We have received a copy of the...
[To be typed on headed notepaper] [insert date] Dear [insert name] Re: Your mobilisation with the reserve forces: application for [deferral OR revocation OR exemption] We...
