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Job Retention Scheme: Update As most of the UK clocked off for its Bank Holiday weekend on Thursday 9th April, the government slipped through some further updates to its Job

Furlough and Annual Leave At the time of writing (10am on Friday 9th April), the “official” position is that it is still not clear how the government intends furlough leave

HMRC’s Approach to Furlough Scheme Abuse Speaking at a Treasury Committee on 8th April 2020, Jim Harra, Chief Executive of HMRC, gave us some insight into HMRC’s approach to the

RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19 and Joint HSE, TUC, CBI Statement The Health and Safety Executive have issued new guidance relating to the reporting of instances of work-related cases of COVID-19.

How can I support my team while they work remotely? With many of us entering or third week of working apart from our colleagues and teams, we’re starting to adapt

Furloughing Apprentices The government has confirmed that the Job Retention Scheme will apply to apprentices and that they can continue to train whilst they are furloughed. The rules which apply

Coronavirus: Adjusted Right to Work Checks All UK employers have a legal obligation to comply with legislation which is intended to prevent illegal working. Employers are required to conduct document

Job Retention Scheme Update and New Furlough Template Letters! Welcome to Week 3 of the National Lockdown! Team Howarths hopes that you all had restful weekends. On Friday night the

Coronavirus: Health and Safety Homeworking and Well-being With many workers now operating remotely as a result of widespread Covid-19, it is important for employers to understand that they already had

Job Retention Scheme – FAQs Now that we are starting to learn more about the government’s Job Retention Scheme and how the new phenomenon of furlough leave will work, we