by Philip McCabe | Jan 14, 2021 | News
Much has been said about the upcoming changes to off-payroll working (IR35) in the private sector over the past 18 months. In March last year, the government announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that the changes would be delayed until April 2021. The new...
by Philip McCabe | Jan 14, 2021 | News
Under current UK government guidance, any individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 are able to access a COVID-19 test through the NHS. There is currently no government guidance on the ability of businesses to compulsorily test their employees. What should employers be...
by Philip McCabe | Jan 5, 2021 | News
The government has announced a new consultation on measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses (restrictive covenants) in employment contracts. In 2016, following a ‘call for evidence’ on the use and impact of the restrictions, the Government decided they...
by Philip McCabe | Jan 5, 2021 | News
On Monday 4 January, another national lockdown was announced for England. The new national lockdown means both primary and secondary schools will be closed until at least mid-February. School closures will result in parents and carers having to undertake an all too...
by Philip McCabe | Dec 22, 2020 | News
When the Coronavirus Job Retentions Scheme (CJRS) was initially extended at the start of November it was due to close on 31 March 2021, and the 80% contribution to wages (subject to a cap of £2,500 a month) for unworked hours was only guaranteed until 31 January...
by Philip McCabe | Dec 16, 2020 | News
Recent reports have suggested the Employment Tribunal system has a backlog of around 45,000 claims. Claims are taking much longer to be heard by an Employment Judge – several of our larger cases are still likely to only be heard in 2022. Those who have had the...
