Coronavirus update – who can go to work during lockdown?
As we know, the country is now in lockdown. But what does this mean in practical terms? There has been some confusion regarding what this means as it appears we are in a partial rather […]
Coronavirus update – advice following school closures
As schools closed their doors last week, parents and businesses across the country have been left wondering how they will manage childcare and provide an education for their children. Schools and all childcare providers are […]
Coronavirus update – 20th March 2020
Update 1: The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has this evening announced unprecedented temporary measures in order to protect jobs. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that cafes, bars, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and leisure centres should close this […]
Government delays changes to IR35 until 2021
The government has delayed changes to IR35 until 2021. Further to our blog last month regarding IR35 tax rules that were due to come into force on 6th April this year, the government has today announced […]
Coronavirus update – 13th March 2020
Please find today’s Coronavirus update below. Eligibility for Statutory Sick Pay New regulations have been made and come into force today regarding statutory sick pay for employees who self-isolate in accordance with advice from Public […]
Key changes to written statement of particulars
ESP Law senior solicitor Arwen Makin spoke to CIPHR to outline how amendments to statement of particulars would affect employers and HR teams over the coming year. In case you missed it, you can catch up below. […]
Coronavirus update – 11th March 2020
Welcome news to small employers. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced in the Spring Budget that small companies with less than 250 employees will receive a refund from the Government of any […]
Coronavirus update – 10th March 2020
The position in the UK at present is that the Government is considering a package of employment-related measures to try to assist with the anticipated outbreak. Sick Pay The position with entitlement to Statutory Sick […]
“Please go ahead” – creating contracts by email
A recent case has highlighted the risk of employees inadvertently creating legally binding contracts by email. The case highlights the importance of ensuring that employees are trained to understand when and how a binding contract […]
Coronavirus update – 4th March 2020
Following on from the announcement of Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday, that those in self-isolation on medical advice should be treated as on sick leave, and may be eligible for statutory sick pay, Boris Johnson […]
Coronavirus – what employers need to know
Following Public Health England issuing details that widespread transmission of coronavirus in the UK is now “highly likely”, here is some crucial insight for business leaders. Also known as COVID-19, the illness has seen 13 […]
Key SRA changes to have on your radar
2020 promises to be a year of change from several perspectives, not least in the field of employment law. ESPHR’s founder, Peter Byrne, recently spoke to CIPHR, to explore developments across solicitors’ regulation which will impact […]
How the calculation of annual leave will change in 2020
As employees look to begin planning their annual leave for the year ahead, there are some fundamental changes to holiday entitlement that HR teams must be aware of. Our senior solicitor, Arwen Makin, spoke to CIPHR recently, […]
Ethical Veganism capable of being a protected philosophical belief
Less than a week into the new decade – and with all the normal and expected hype of New Year’s resolutions, bad jokes about everyone having perfect vision, ‘Dry January’ and ‘Veganuary’ – along came […]
Medical reports – and what you need to know as an employer
Employers quite often have to request medical reports when they are dealing with long or short-term absences or an employee who has a disability. The purpose for requesting a report can be as simple as […]