Temporary Extension Made for Self-Certifying Sickness Absence

In order to ease pressure on GPs during the roll-out of the COVID-19 booster programme there has been a temporary adjustment to self-certification rules. Normally an employee can self-certify their sickness for up to seven consecutive days,…

Rise in Redundancies – Ensure Your Processes Are Fair

Whilst the Government's furlough scheme may have staved off redundancies for the short term, it is highly likely that we will begin to see another rise in redundancies across various industries as we head into the New Year. Unlike an American…

COVID-19 Vaccinations Mandatory for All Frontline Health and Social Care Workers From 1 April 2022

From 11 November 2021, care home staff working in a Care Quality Commission registered care home would be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Catch up our previous article for more information on who this includes. On…

Hybrid Working – How Prepared Are You?

A recent survey found that 65% of employees expect to work from home at least two days a week, while 31% believe that a return to five-day office working will not happen until 2022, if at all. What Can Employers Do? Consider how to better…

Menopause in the Workplace

With World Menopause Day last month, and the continued press coverage, Menopause at work remains a significant focus for employers. Are Your Employees Supported Enough? A recent poll found that of those individuals experiencing symptoms…

The Future of Flexible Working

As you know the Government has recently commissioned a consultation into Flexible Working. This considers whether to broaden the current rules including: allowing requests as a 'day-one right'placing the onus on employers to suggest alternativesreforming…

Managing Employee Mental Health

As we transition out of lockdown and work out how to develop new ways of working in the future, the effect on employee mental health cannot be ignored, and remains prevalent across all sectors. No one has escaped the challenges of lockdown,…

Our Top Tips for Supporting Employee Health and Wellbeing

We recently did a very well attended and received HR Club webinar. A number of the attendees asked for some tips and resources for employers who would like to support their employees’ health and wellbeing. Watch our recent HR Club…
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Updated Guidance on Right to Work Checks to Take Effect From 1 July 2021

From 1 July 2021, employers will need to follow a new process when completing right to work checks on EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens. As it has been well publicised, 30 June 2021 is the deadline for applications by EU, EEA and Swiss citizens…

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