With effect from 1 April 2022, the UK Government has removed the remaining domestic COVID-19 restrictions in England. As part of this, the lengthy guidance for employers, “Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)”, has...more
In this OnPoint we report on the guidance issued yesterday on working safely during COVID-19 for people who work in offices, factories, warehouses and labs, which comes into effect on 19 July 2021. Introduction - Following...more
Introduction - This OnPoint reports on the protection provided to transgender workers under UK law and the guidance available to employers to assist in supporting trans workers and protecting them from discrimination and...more
4/23/2021
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employee Training ,
Employees ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Equality Act ,
Gender Identity ,
LGBTQ ,
Transgender ,
UK ,
Workplace Safety
Introduction - The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in the Budget on 3 March 2021 that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the furlough scheme, will be extended for a further five months until 30...more
On 22 October 2020, the UK Government announced further changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS) which will replace the existing Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the furlough scheme, when that scheme...more
10/26/2020
/ Amended Rules ,
Business Closures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Eligibility ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
HMRC ,
Job Retention Schemes ,
Job Support Scheme ,
Paid Leave ,
PAYE ,
UK ,
Wage and Hour