The new ‘flexible furlough’ scheme is a little convoluted. Here are five ‘flexible furlough’ points to note for all employers. For further and more detailed guidance, for employees, please contact the team. 1. The new flexible scheme will be closed to employees that were not previously furloughed for...
In April of this year a final piece of legislation came into force to provide employees with a defined right of Parental Bereavement Leave and also a right of pay during it. From 6th of April 2020, people in England and Wales have a statutory right...
This is a question we are being asked repeatedly and unfortunately there is no simple answer however, the latest guidance is summarised below. Government guidance confirms employees/workers may take annual leave during furlough although, we understand that employers may need employees defer taking annual leave because: they will...
Life after lockdown: how preparing now will help you to return successfully Both the ‘lockdown’ and the Government Job Retention Scheme (GJRS) won't last indefinitely, amongst all the speculation many organisations are now looking to the future and planning for a new way of working, as...
We have all been busy of late dealing with other more pressing matters. Keeping up to date with recent changes in employment law may have, understandably, gone by the wayside. Below we have summarised key changes for you in a short handy guide. As always, if...
We have recently been receiving a lot of questions regarding how apprenticeships are affected during this current pandemic, particularly where the apprentices cannot access their courses, undertake their training at work or where they need to be furloughed. Today’s blog post is produced to try and...
The government have revised their guidance on the Job Retention Scheme regarding furloughing staff. They key points are below and we will provide more detailed guidance shortly. Please call us on 01904 360 295 or email enquiries@bridgeehr.co.uk if you have any questions The situation regarding...
Our summary of the new guidance Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Contact the team for help: E: enquiries@bridgeehr.co.uk R: 01904 360 295 M: 07983 607388 What does the scheme do for us? As previously outlined this is a temporary scheme: - open to all UK employers; for at least three months; back...
Here is the latest advice on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) issued by the Government https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme If you need any advice or assistance moving your employees on to this scheme, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. ...
NEW RULES ON STAYING AT HOME AND AWAY FROM OTHERS The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives. When we reduce our day-to-day contact with other people, we will...