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The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. A transition period applies until 31 December 2020, during which time there are no practical changes to immigration between the UK and Europe. The [...]

Although we can’t actually go ‘on holiday’, business are heading in to the holiday season. You may have people cancelling holiday because they are furloughed or it may be not practical to take [...]

The lockdown restrictions are slowly easing, and the pressure is on for businesses to comply with Government guidelines and ensure social distancing and hygiene measures are in place. We have [...]

What we know so far On 29 May 2020, the Chancellor announced changes to the operation of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The changes give employers the option of agreeing with furloughed [...]

Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay The Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018  came into force in April 2020. It will give all employed parents the right to 2 weeks’ leave if [...]

What is coronavirus? The incubation period is between 2 – 14 days and common signs are a fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Symptoms The official name is COVID-19, it spreads in a similar way [...]

As winter and the end of the year close in on us we are looking at two topics that could affect your business and what we can do to help. Extreme weather It doesn’t feel like it has stopped [...]

What’s changing? The May bank holiday in 2020 is moving in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May. Why? The bank holiday is moving to coincide with the [...]

Famous last words…. And as it becomes hotter, it brings a range of issues for employers, office temperature, inappropriate dress code as well being a sun safe employer. Whether your employees are [...]

There are a variety of different rules and regulations when it comes to holidays from accrual to payments and links with other policies like sickness and maternity. We have put together some key [...]