Tightening of Covid rules – what should employers consider?
The Covid rules are being tightened once again from Tuesday 30th November 2021, in response to concerns over the newly identified Omicron variant. So what are the key changes?...
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Preparing for closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
With the impending closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (commonly known furlough) on 30th September, you may be considering the next steps to take with any employees that...
Carers Week 2021 – 7th to 13th June
This week we take some time to reflect on the carers within our community and our businesses. According to a survey by Carers UK there are over 6.5 million...
We Offer Testing to our Staff (WOTTOS) scheme
As restrictions continue to lift and we edge towards a return to some kind of normality, businesses must continue to inform and reassure both staff and customers of the...
Statutory Pay Changes
In April there are a number of changes to statutory payments for employers to be aware of: From 6th April Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will increase from £95.85 to...
Are you ready for changes in the National Living Wage?
From 1st April the national living wage increases by 2.2% from £8.72 to £8.91. This represents an annual pay increase of £345 for a full time employee on this...
End of shielding
From 1st April employees classed as clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer need to shield under revised government guidance. This change in status comes as the vaccination programme gathers...
Lateral Flow Testing
As many as 1 in 3 people who are infected with COVID-19 have no symptoms so could be spreading the disease without knowing it. Lateral flow testing (also known...
Extension of Job Retention Scheme
The Job Retention (furlough) Scheme which was initially due to close at the end of April, has been extended to remain available to businesses until 30th September 2021. This...
