Coronavirus update – 5th November 2020
In another day of surprise announcements the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the “furlough” scheme, is being extended until the end of the March 2021. […]
Q&A for employers – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 July 2020 to 31 October 2020
This Q&A was written on 15 June 2020 and last updated on 03 November 2020, further to our Q&A regarding the original CJRS in place from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020. This Q&A addresses the changes […]
Coronavirus update – 2nd November 2020
Well, we are not quite sure where to start! This weekend’s announcement about Lockdown #2, coming into effect from 00:01 on Thursday 5 November, has derailed plans for the Job Support Scheme (JSS) Open and […]
Are you getting the most out of your management information reports on MyHRCases?
For any modern-day HR professional, technology is now considered to be a necessity within the organisation’s software stack rather than a ‘nice-to-have’. When integrating savvy tech into existing HR processes, it is vital that your […]
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 […]
Can you claim back costs in the Employment Tribunal?
Unlike claims in the civil courts, a winning party in an Employment Tribunal case does not automatically receive its costs from the losing side. As such, it can be disheartening for an employer to be […]
Why are savvy businesses talking about ER case management tools, during COVID-19?
As bleak as COVID-19 has been for businesses and employees alike, the strategic HR – and more specifically ER – agendas have really taken shape within organisations large and small. The age-old debate surrounding whether […]
Getting to know Charlotte Ashton, ESP Law’s Senior Solicitor
We’re proud of our amazing team at ESP Law and wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look into each of our colleagues. So, each month, we’ll ‘introduce’ you to one of them so you can find […]
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 […]
HR challenges for 2020 and beyond
This year may have been one of the most challenging times for managers on a global scale. While there have been opportunities too, HR teams continue to be tasked with adapting to ever-changing government guidance […]
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 […]