Employment and Support Allowance: What it is, who is eligible, and how to apply Do you have a disability or sickness that hinders your ability to work? If so, you may qualify for the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). The ESA is a weekly allowance....
The effects of Covid-19 have hit every corner of our society. The furlough scheme for employees helped thousands of workers during the lockdown period and meant that mass layoffs were for the most part avoided. Thankfully, a similar scheme was also introduced for the self-employed sector of...
Surprisingly, very few employees are aware of all their rights! With there being such tremendous competition for many jobs, too often we focus all our energy on not only trying our very best to land our dream job but also on keeping it. The latter,...
As an employer, understanding employment law and the rights of your workforce is critical to minimise the risk of any employment-related problems. To get the best out of your workforce, having a good working relationship with them is essential, and if they all feel that...
After the quarantine, things will return to normal (or whatever the new normal will look like). The compulsory stay-at-home laws will be repealed and some other restrictions will be lifted making a return to regular work for many employees across Europe the next logical thing...
How did the jury begin? The history of the jury system under the law of the land for England and Wales makes fascinating reading. As far back as the 12th century, the ‘jury system’ appeared, but it was a far cry from the jury system...
The job retention scheme has seen the government pay up to 80 per cent of furloughed workers’ salaries. This is due to come to an end in October. The concern is that the £27.4 billion spent to support 9.4 million jobs may have just served...
It is human nature to try and support others through emotionally difficult times. However, what happens when bereavement or a gravely unexpected personal problem coincides with an employee’s work responsibilities? Supporting an employee through a difficult period of their life can be a delicate balancing...
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to cause unprecedented problems within the workplace. Currently, many employers are considering how to bring their employees back into employment safely as the lockdown eases. We all must remain educated on how to align our operational practices with the current...
As the back-to-work strategy goes into action along with the ease of lockdown, you may be wondering what this means for those on furlough. Read on for the full and comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about the rules and regulations of The...
Research shows that over 16 million people worldwide experience mental health issues every year. With this pandemic, we can only anticipate that this number is set to skyrocket in 2020. It is no great secret that we are all going through a difficult and challenging...
