MDDUS support for retired members assisting coronavirus efforts
MDDUS has automatically reinstated free-of-charge support to the membership profile of all its retired doctors who left practice in the last three years.
Concern over immunosuppressant skin medications
A STATEMENT from the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) has acknowledged concerns about COVID-19 risk among people taking medicines that affect the immune system, such as biologic therapies or immunosuppressants.
Action to protect general dental services in Scotland
CONTINGENCY measures have been put in place in Scotland to preserve the integrity of general dental services amidst potential disruption to service provision caused by the escalation of COVID-19 in Scotland.
BMA presses for clinician support in coronavirus outbreak
THE BMA has written to members stating that it is pressing UK governments to ensure supply of personal protective equipment [PPE] for both hospitals and general practice across the UK to protect doctors working amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
Case study: An unfair blanket ban
The case of Mr S v Elements Personnel Services Ltd highlights the potential for discrimination in blanket policies
All change for contracts
THERE are some key changes coming into effect next month that will affect the way employment contracts are put together.
Don't forget
THE National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2020 have been published, taking effect from 1 April.
Ask the expert: Maternity leave redundancy
Our administrator is due back from maternity leave soon, but her duties have been taken over by other staff. Can we make her role redundant?
Additional employment law cover for practices
SINCE employment tribunal fees were abolished in July 2017, there has been a significant increase in the number of UK employment tribunal claims.
Post-Brexit employment rights
EXISTING employment laws are expected to continue to apply in the UK until at least the end of 2020, the Government has said.