Ask the Expert: COVID pregnancy concern
ONE of our nurses is pregnant and wants to work from home, but this isn't practical. What should we do?
Case study: Competitive applications in redundancy
THIS case highlights the importance of a fair redundancy process in which all employees are properly consulted.
HR Alert: Employee in quarantine
WHAT should practices do if an employee must quarantine for 14 days?
Furlough scheme extended to October
THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is to be extended until the end of October 2020.
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.