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 […]
Job Support Scheme (JSS) – What can we do now to prepare?
We at ESPHR, along with all UK employers and employment lawyers, eagerly anticipate and await further guidance from the government on the Job Support Scheme (JSS) and what employers must do in order to take […]
Coronavirus update – Expansion of the Job Support Scheme
In anticipation of harsher restrictions, which could be in place as early as next week in parts of England, the Chancellor has announced this afternoon an expansion to the Job Support Scheme which was unveiled […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus
The Treasury has issued a Treasury Direction which provides the anticipated details of the Job Retention Bonus (JRB). Eligible employers will be able to claim this Job Retention Bonus between 15 February and 31 March […]
Coronavirus update – 28th September 2020
New Coronavirus Regulations came into force last night. The new rules affect employers as follows: New regulation 7 requires that employers should not knowingly allow a worker (including an agency worker) to attend any place […]
Chancellor announces the introduction of the Job Support Scheme
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has today announced the Government’s plans to introduce a new scheme known as the Job Support Scheme to commence from 1st November and lasting for 6 months. The scheme is introduced […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’s fraudulent claims
Following the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to address the employment concerns during the global crisis, there have been reports that it may not have always been used in the way it […]