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). […]
How Employee Relations can help businesses pave a way through the global crisis
As the entire world continues in the long road towards some form of recovery, what impact can Employee Relations (ER) have on organisations that are doing everything they can to survive? As COVID-19 continues to […]
Coronavirus update – 22nd May 2020
A new Treasury Direction for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been published today which seeks to clarify a number of issues from the first version, and confirms the original extension of the Furlough Scheme […]
Coronavirus update – 12th May 2020
Boris Johnson issued a statement on 10th May 2020 that explained, in part, the gradual move employers will take to ease businesses out of lockdown. However, this still applies only to those employees who cannot […]
Breaking News – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
This afternoon the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The scheme will be extended by four months until the end of October 2020 and will be adjusted […]
Coronavirus update – 7th May 2020
1. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has announced guidance for employers. Whilst the guidance is fairly short and directs readers to their existing guidance, it has been noted that the Covid-19 outbreak is having […]
Six ways to remain productive when working from home
As the UK continues the ‘second phase’ of lockdown, the mass move to remote working has challenged many employers and their teams to adapt to new ways of working. For many organisations, the prospect of […]
Record level of ER enquiries help to support Coronavirus-hit organisations
We have provided UK businesses with more than 800 hours of employer-based advice in March 2020 – a 60% increase compared to time logged in the same month last year. Following the Coronavirus outbreak, over 200 […]
Coronavirus update – Job Retention Scheme
Yesterday HMRC guidance was updated and the Treasury issued a Direction to HMRC regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. There were several new requirements included in the Treasury Direction which are different to the previously […]