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 […]
ER software vs HR software – what’s the difference?
Many people think Employee Relations (ER) software and HR software are one and the same thing. In fact, some senior Human Resources professionals – including those who are extremely familiar with the mature HR software […]
Getting to know Charlotte Morris, ESP Law’s senior solicitor
We are proud of our amazing team at ESP Law and recently added some new faces to the mix. So, we wanted to ‘introduce’ you to each of them. Find out more about their role, […]
Five advantages of MyHRCases that HR professionals need to know
As a busy HR professional, you will be typically be tackling manually intensive spreadsheets to try and keep track of ER case activity, battling with rising and complex Employee Relations (ER) caseloads, and tasked with […]
Is there a difference when managing employees who are working from home?
One of the huge business impacts following the COVID-19 crisis has been how many employees are now operating remotely – and how workplaces have had to swiftly adapt. ESP Law director, Sarah Dillon, explains the […]
Job Retention Bonus Scheme
Further information has now been published on the Government’s Job Retention Bonus (JRB) which was first announced on 8 July 2020 as part of the “Plan for Jobs”. Under the JRB, there will be a […]
Is Employee Relations the forgotten HR module?
The HR software industry represents a vast and crowded global marketplace reportedly worth an estimated $10bn. But in such a busy environment, why does Employee Relations (ER) rarely appear in vendors’ suites of modules? What […]
How a global crisis can drive a seismic shift towards agile working
The Coronavirus outbreak has proved to be an historic moment in time across the world. For businesses, it has created serious challenges to livelihoods, without discrimination. As leaders begin to pick up the pieces, organisations […]
Flexible working versus remote working – what’s the difference?
A lot of organisations get these terms confused and many may believe that if someone is working remotely then that is flexible working. Our senior solicitor, Charlotte Morris, explains that whilst this is technically correct, the truth […]
What matters in the first 90 days of an employment lawyer?
Starting a new role can be daunting at the best of times, but when it comes to a career in employment law, there is more to the job than simply being aware of ever-evolving legislation. […]
Q&A for employers – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020
This Q&A was written on 23 March 2020 and last updated on 18 June 2020. It will be updated from time to time as more information becomes available. Please note that this document does not […]
Getting to know Hannah Thompson, ESPHR’s Office Administrator
We’re proud of our amazing team at ESPHR 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 out […]
Directorship and shareholding considerations on exit or introduction of director level employee
Due to the dynamic shifts in the business landscape in recent years, a number of organisations are now undertaking strategic restructuring of their senior teams. In some cases, individuals are taking the opportunity to leave […]
Bereavement leave – Jack’s Law
Jack’s Law was introduced in April 2020, allowing paid time-off for parents following the devastating loss of a child. Senior solicitor, Rafia Ahmad, explains further: Although most employers would be sympathetic to the needs of an […]
Coronavirus update – 29th May 2020
Anyone keeping up to date with the news will not have missed the fact that the new ‘Test and Trace’ system started in England yesterday (the app is not yet ready to be released in the UK). […]