Failure to furlough could mean it was an unfair dismissal
Mhindurwa v Lovingangels Care is a really interesting tribunal case, in which the employment judge held that employers have a…
Sleeping whilst on a sleep-in shift is not classed at work
March 2021 saw the Supreme court case of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson Blake decided. The supreme court decision has…
Employment Law: The process of ‘firing’ someone for poor performance
An underperforming employee can understandably affect productivity but if also affects the motivation and moral of others in the team….
Are you a furloughed employee and worried you will be made redundant?
Q: I’ve been on furlough during the lockdown and my employer is now telling me they are making me redundant….
Covid-19 & Job Retention Scheme: the portal is now open & new guidance updates
The Job Retention Scheme went live this morning as promised and there has been some important changes and updates since…
Covid-19 & Furloughling Company Directors
So, most directors who actually work in their own company have a special role in that they not only work…
Covid-19 & Furlough: An update on the Job Retention Scheme
All UK businesses will be able to apply for assistance to support paying part of their employees’ salary for furloughed…
Covid-19 & Self-Employed: Guidance on the support scheme
The Chancellor has now confirmed that the Government will be supporting the Self-Employed, but how will this work and what…
Covid-19 & Business Owners: Guidance on the Job Retention Scheme
All UK businesses will be able to apply for assistance to support paying part of their employees’ salary for those…
Hopkins successful Court of Appeal employment case
Part-time music teacher wins landmark Court of Appeal case confirming the method of calculating holiday pay for ‘part-year’ workers Music…