Acas report – Estimating the cost of workplace conflict
Workplace conflict is costing UK employers a staggering £28.5 billion, according to a recent Acas report. Published by Professor Richard Saundry, from the University of Sheffield Management School, and Professor Peter Urwin of the Centre […]
How to handle requests from employees who want to work remotely from other countries
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a seismic shift in the way everyone now works. As employees made the transition from office to home working in March 2020, employers are perhaps receiving more requests from […]
TUPE – splitting employment contracts between multiple employers
Where a single service provider ceases to perform activities for a client and multiple service providers take over those activities, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment regulations (TUPE) may apply to this service provision change […]
Future employment law changes for HR professionals – what should you know?
You could be forgiven for thinking that, following the turbulent year of 2020 and the effect of the Covid crisis on the government’s legislative plans, 2021 might be a period of relative calm. However, there […]
Why the Gehlen case raises the importance of having up to date training and policies
A recent case has highlighted how vital it is to ensure training and policies for staff are updated regularly. Therefore, what are some of the considerations that employers should be factoring in when it comes […]
Sleep-ins and the National Minimum Wage – is this the end of the story?
The Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited decision in the Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake case. As readers of our blog will know, this case has centred around working time and National Minimum Wage (NMW) issues. Jessica English, […]
Uber – recognition of worker’s rights
Uber are in the news for confirming that they will guarantee their 70,000 drivers will receive national minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions. This follows their long-running battle through the courts over the status of […]
Free rapid tests for businesses for regular workplace Covid-19 testing
In some welcome news, all employers with 10 or more employees are now eligible for workplace testing for Covid-19. However, businesses will need to register their interest by 12 April to access the free service. […]
Budget 2021 – Key points for employers at a glance
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today, by way of the Budget, announced the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to 30 September 2021. It was previously due to end on 30 April […]
Uber drivers are workers – rules the Supreme Court
In a landmark case, Uber lost its appeal against the London Central Employment Tribunal decision that Uber drivers were workers rather than self-employed contractors. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld this decision, entitling drivers to […]
What employers need to know about the Adult Social Care Infection Control Fund – Round 2
As a firm which places Employee Relations (ER) at our heart, we are proud of the amazing team here at ESPHR. That is why we’ve revamped our employee Q&A for 2021 – in a bid […]
A guide to IR35 | Understanding the rules
After a period of delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, changes to the IR35 legislation took effect on 6 April 2021 and have had significant implications for businesses and contractors. Understanding IR35 legislation and its […]
The Covid-19 vaccine – what considerations should employers be thinking about?
With Covid-19 vaccines being approved for use in the UK, and the government’s push to have a rapid roll out, employers are keen to understand their rights around ensuring employees have the vaccine and are […]
Q&A for employers – Coronavirus Job Support Scheme (JSS): JSS Open and JSS Closed
This Q&A was written on 29 September 2020 and last updated on 26 October 2020. It will be updated from time to time as more information becomes available. Please note that this document does not constitute […]
Coronavirus update – Changes to the Job Support Scheme
Keeping all of us on our toes, the Chancellor has announced this afternoon further changes to the Job Support Scheme (JSS) to reflect the recent imposition of Tier 2 and 3 restrictions on much of […]