Acas Early Conciliation rule changes
The ‘Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/254)’ have been amended. Thus far, the time for the early conciliation period (“EC”) has been one month with an extension allowed of another […]
Government updates ‘Working safely during coronavirus’ guidance
In preparation for the tiered system which will come into play this week, the Government has updated its guidance on working safely during the pandemic. A total of 14 different guides have been published relating […]
10 things to look for in ER software
With businesses – irrespective of their organisational culture – now talking about employee relations (ER) more than ever before, it’s an important time to think about the role of ER technology, and the part it […]
Mental health – the impact of COVID-19
With the introduction of the UK shutdown in March 2020 and the more recent restrictions imposed in November 2020, the effects are being felt by employers when it comes to the mental health of their […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Strict deadlines for making claims
Government guidance was updated yesterday to set out examples of where employers may have a “reasonable excuse” for submitting Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims outside of the deadline. Click here to read the guidance. The claims […]
Can there ever be a happy marriage between HR teams and their employment law advisors?
Pete Byrne, our founder and CEO, delves into the traditional relationship between HR departments and employment law teams – and what the missing ‘spark’ could be to ensure true wedded bliss. The current climate has shone […]
Extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Update on 13 November 2020 – Amendment to government published guidance. Guidance published earlier this week by the government in relation to the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) alluded to a change in the rules in […]
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 […]