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Have the redundancy rules been relaxed due to Covid-19?

Posted2020-07-06 00:00

Have the redundancy rules been relaxed due to Covid-19? The short answer is no. Even though businesses are going through very difficult trading times, they must still comply with employment legislation when it comes to making redundancies. ...

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All our offices are open for pre-arranged appointments

Posted2020-06-08 00:00
AuthorPeter Mills

All our offices are open for pre-arranged appointments as well as for telephone or video meetings. Contact us as normal by phone or email and we will happily arrange a scheduled meeting to discuss your matter. Please bear in mind that, with...

Are redundancies the only option to save employee costs after the furlough scheme comes to an end?

Posted2020-05-14 00:00

The Government has confirmed that the job retention scheme has been extended until the end of October 2020. From 1st August, furloughed workers will be able to return to work on a part-time basis and the Government expects employers to pay a percentage of an...

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Points-based immigration going ahead despite Covid-19 disruption

Posted2020-05-12 00:00

According to a recent Home Office update, the new points-based immigration system due to take effect from January 2021 is not on the back-burner with the Covid-19 pandemic, but set to go ahead as planned. The new system will apply to EU and non-EU...

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Managing risk of claims by employees when lockdown is relaxed

Posted2020-04-28 00:00

As an employer, you will have been focusing heavily on the financial and operational implications of the rapid lockdown. However, to stay ahead of the curve, you need to start thinking now about the many practical aspects of a potential relaxation in the...

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