In what has become a recurring feature over the last number of weeks, we had a significant government announced on the furlough scheme after 5pm on Friday afternoon. I recorded this video on Friday evening, giving some initial reaction. I will be on Facebook Live at 4pm today to answer some questions so visit our… Continue Reading »
This afternoon, I had a chat with Karen Collins, Chief Executive of Aware NI, the depression charity for Northern Ireland. We discussed various issues relating to promoting good mental health among employers and employees during the coronavirus pandemic. I hope this video is useful. For more information, please visit - https://www.aware-ni.org/covid-19-support
Please see links below to some new videos in relation to the Coronavirus pandemic that may be of interest to employers:- Update on furlough following the Chancellor’s announcement on 12th May What if an employee refuses to come back to work because of a health and safety concern? What if an employee cannot come back… Continue Reading »
This afternoon I recorded 5 short videos on various topics relating to the covid-19 pandemic and employment law. I hope these videos are helpful. To discuss any of the issues raised in the videos, or anything else to do with employment law, please contact us Mark
Mark recorded a video on 22nd April, highlighting some of the key points employers should be considering in relation to coronavirus, including:- – Furloughing – Annual leave – Sick leave and shielding – Getting back to normal after lockdown restrictions are lifted. The reference to one year’s service should be taken as 2 years’ service… Continue Reading »
In this article, we’re taking a welcome break from thinking about coronavirus to look at changes to employment law which are coming in to force in April 2020. As always, if you have any queries or if we can assist you in any way regarding these changes, please contact us. In Northern Ireland and Great… Continue Reading »
What a tumultuous couple of weeks it has been. As the UK imposes strict measures to try to slow the spread of covid-19, the effect on businesses and jobs has been devestating. This time last week, all of our discussions with clients were around lay-offs without pay and reducing hours of work in an effort… Continue Reading »
We’re recruiting for an employment law adviser to deliver high quality, pragmatic employment law advice to our clients. We know the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different. We will therefore consider a full-time or part-time working pattern for the right candidate for the role. The successful candidate… Continue Reading »
The current outbreak of Coronavirus is raising a whole host of concerns for many and not least for employers. We have been contacted by some clients for advice in relation to specific situations that have arisen in their businesses so are taking the opportunity in this blog post to give some general advice that we… Continue Reading »
This month we are highlighting what to look out for in employment law in 2020. In Northern Ireland: Early conciliation started in Northern Ireland on 27 January 2020. This means that for most types of employment claims, employees will be required to contact the LRA, and obtain an Early Conciliation Certificate, before they are allowed… Continue Reading »