We ask employment solicitor, Matthew Chandler, what employers should do if staff won’t return to work because of coronavirus concerns. Last Sunday (10 May), Boris Johnson announced that some employees would be returning to work this week. The divisive move has...
Document tells employers to make results public before asking staff to return to work. The government last night finally published new guidance on what employers need to do to make workplaces safe for employees to return as lockdown restrictions are relaxed. The...
We’re all familiar with the idea of coaching in sports – a coach is there to bring out the best in you, driving your personal performance and that of the team. In business, coaching can have a similar effect, but it requires clarity of vision and careful planning to...
The Government has announced another loan scheme to get emergency credit into the hands of very small businesses. The Bounce Back Loans (BBL) scheme will give small firms access to underwritten loans worth up to 25% of turnover, up to a maximum £50,000, within 24...
For many Muslims, Ramadan is a period of religious observance, which includes fasting from sunrise to sunset. Ashok Kanani provides a four-point checklist for employers on how to support employees observing religious festivals. The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins...
Acas has made recent changes to the section on ‘using holiday’ in their guidance document ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees’ , relating to the relationship between annual leave rights and furlough under the Cornoavirus...
