Employment

It can be such a minefield keeping your business practices and policies up to date with changes to employment law. This has been made even more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic with multiple changes to regulations requiring policy updates. However, out-dated practices can be costly to a business and could even turn an otherwise profitable […]

Employment Law Solicitor, Emma Spandrzyk, explains some of the Employment Law updates that came into force during April 2021…. April has seen its usual raft of changes in Employment Law. As we progress through the Government’s roadmap and we start to see an increased physical presence in the workplace, it is important not to forget […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many employers to consider their business structures and staffing requirements. Sadly, these reviews sometimes lead to redundancies and you may be asked to sign something called a Settlement Agreement. So, what is a ‘Settlement Agreement’ and why should I sign one? A settlement agreement is a contract between you and […]

In her latest blog Employment Law Solicitor, Emma Spandrzyk, discusses the recent IR35 changes; what it is and what is changing…. What is IR35? IR35 refers to the off-payroll working rules that aim to ensure that contractors doing work for companies, and the companies themselves, are paying the correct level of tax. HMRC introduced IR35 […]

The UK is in the midst of a ‘rising redundancy tsunami’ with employers in danger of facing dramatic increases in disputes and Tribunal claims, according to Timms Solicitors’ Employment Law specialist Emma Spandrzyk. She continued that it was therefore vital that employers took advice before proceeding with redundancy, absence management or dismissals and plan their […]

In recent days, the UK has seen heavy snow and flooding across parts of the country. What happens when your employees can’t get into work due to adverse weather conditions? In her latest blog, Employment Law Solicitor, Emma Spandrzyk discusses some frequently asked questions…. With the nation on lockdown and a requirement from the Government […]

In light of the Government’s decision to impose a third national lockdown, we take a look at the problem faced by parents everywhere when schools are shut, and parents cannot work owing to caring responsibilities. Schools have closed to most pupils until mid-February 2021, with the focus being shifted to remote online learning. Queue the […]

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has today announced a further extension to the furlough scheme. The Scheme is to be extended for an extra month, until the end of April 2021. Mr Sunak announced that the government will continue to pay 80% of wages for hours not worked, with a cap of £2,500 per month, until […]

Employment Law Solicitor, Emma Spandrzyk, discusses England’s second lockdown and the updates to the Government’s furlough scheme…. There have been several changes to the rules on furlough over recent weeks. Below are answers to some of the most common questions that we are being asked in relation to the latest Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough […]

With the Furlough Scheme coming to an end on the 31 October 2020, we take a look at the new Job Support Scheme (JSS) which is designed to replace it from 1st November and answer some key questions for your business on its application. If you are looking for information on the extension to the […]