Dismissal for failure to take COVID-19 vaccine found to be fair
By Pauline Hughes, Solicitor.
An Employment Tribunal has found that a care home worker was fairly dismissed for refusing to take the COVID-19...
Updated shielding guidance in Scotland
By Louise Walker, Associate Director.
Following our JEL alert yesterday where we outlined that after 1 April 2021, shielding will no longer be...
Shielding no longer required in England and Wales after 1 April 2021
By Louise Walker, Associate Director.
Individuals who are considered to be extremely clinically vulnerable have been required to shield at various...
Further Extension of the Furlough Scheme as the UK Emerges from Lockdown
By Caroline Cockbain, Associate Director.
As widely reported in the news this week, in yesterday's Spring Budget, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak,...
The coronavirus vaccine – considerations for employers
By Lauren Wilson, Solicitor.
For most of us, the coronavirus vaccine is the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. As an employer, you may be wondering...
Furlough Scheme Extended (Again) and 80% Contribution Promised Until April 2021
By Lauren Wilson, Solicitor.
Yesterday afternoon, the government announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme) is being...
Treasury Direction on extended furlough scheme – Notice periods no longer covered
By David Reid, Director.
On Friday, the Treasury published its fourth Direction to HMRC on the operation of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme...
Rules for extended Furlough Scheme – Important change coming on notice periods?
By Louise Walker, Associate Director.
On Tuesday evening, the government published its revised rules for the extended period of the Coronavirus...
Furlough Scheme now extended to end of March
By David Reid, Director.
Yesterday afternoon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Scheme)...
Furlough Scheme extended as Job Support Scheme postponed
By David Reid, Director.
On Saturday, in conjunction with the announcement of a further national lockdown in England, the government decided...
Major changes to the Job Support Scheme
By David Reid, Director.
Today, the Chancellor announced a major revision to the terms of the Job Support Scheme, which comes into force on 1...
New Coronavirus Regulations
By Angela Strzyzewska, Senior Solicitor.
The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 (‘Regulations’)...
New Job Support Scheme announced by Chancellor
By Pauline Hughes, Solicitor.
Yesterday afternoon, the Chancellor announced that a new Job Support Scheme will be introduced from 1 November...
New quarantine guidance released
By Caroline Cockbain, Associate Director.
The government has recently published new guidance for situations where employees are returning home to the UK...
Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus - Update
By Pauline Hughes, Solicitor.
Further to our recent JEL alert on the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s “Plan for Jobs” which can be accessed...
