NEWS
Holiday carry over rules relaxed
Following the coronavirus outbreak, the government has passed emergency legislation which relaxes the restrictions on the carry-over of untaken holiday. The Working Time…
How you can support mental health at work?
This week, from the 18th to 24th of May 2020 is Mental Health Awareness week, as hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, and…
WRAS urges businesses to take caution with water systems prior to re-opening
As many of the UK’s businesses consider reopening their doors, as a result of being closed to restrict the spread of Covid-19, the…
Understanding the COVID-19 Secure Guidelines
You should’ve now had a chance to review the UK government new guidance for employers to help them reopen their businesses safely. The…
Working in hot weather – tips for keeping staff safe
As temperatures are set to sore in parts of the country, it is important that employees know how to keep themselves safe and…
PPE: Do not dispose in recycling
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has urged the public not to put Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in recycling and ensure that it…
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Latest Update
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Updated Government and HMRC Guidance Since the Chancellor’s announcement on 20 March that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the…
Safely getting you back to work
As the Covid-19 crisis begins to ease, you will need to think carefully about how to manage safely the process of returning employees…
Government furlough u-turn presents a major challenge for the early years sector
The Government’s decision to backtrack on the amount of financial support that early years providers can access presents another difficult challenge for nursery…
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Government moves employment cut-off date for furloughing employees
Under the scheme announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month, employers can claim a grant covering 80% of the wages for a furloughed…
