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2 Arrested over £3.4 Million Furlough Fraud in West Yorkshire

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

A man and a woman, both in their 30’s, have been arrested on suspicion of fraud under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).  The arrest took place on April 28 after HM Revenue & Customs Taxpayer Protection Task Force carried out a search.  The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was introduced back in April of 2020 […]

Unions & MP’s call for end to “Fire and Rehire” Practices

fire and rehire

A letter signed by 140 Lords and MP’s has been sent to PM Boris Johnson, urging for fire and rehire practices to be outlawed.  The practice, described as a “bully boy tactic” by one minister allows for employers to threaten employees with dismissal if they do not agree to new employment terms, often worse than […]

Right to Appeal Refused to Addison Lee

right to appeal

Addison Lee, the London based private cab hire and courier service, recently represented at an employment tribunal, have been denied the right to appeal meaning that their workers must be considered employees by law. The implications of this for Addison Lee are extensive as it may see thousands of workers able to claim back-pay as […]

Guidelines for Dismissing Someone with Poor Sickness Absence

sickness absence

For any employer of any company, there is an expected and understandable amount of sickness absence that they can expect from their employees, However, it is also understandable for employers to want to reduce the amount of sick leave and absenteeism by staff  to a minimal level. Doing so, however, requires having the right processes […]

Carrying Out a Right to Work Check During the Pandemic (2021)

right to work check

As a result of the current pandemic, many employers now find themselves in a position where workers are hired through digital processes such as through phone and video calls. This in turn has prompted changes to right to work check by employers. Right to work checks are necessary requirements in checking if an employee has […]

Diversity and Inclusion for Hybrid/Remote Workers

remote workers

The ongoing conversation around the globe regarding diversity and discrimination has been made even more relevant with the current pandemic and with many of the news stories that have captured the attention of many of us worldwide. For instance, the wrongful death of George Floyd, a black man in America, has contributed to the ongoing […]

Toto Wolff – People Culture and Lessons for Small Business

Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff, the Austrian CEO for the Mercedes F1 team has found huge success for his team over the last few years.  Most notable are his 7 successive F1 constructors’ championships, more than any other team. Wolff is a highly successful businessman, husband and father. However, Wolff is different from your regular multimillionaire CEO; hardly […]

Hybrid Work – Tips for Increased Productivity

hybrid work

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a heavy blow to many and has forced many business owners to reconsider how their businesses operate. For many, working remotely from home has become the new normal and as businesses now begin to reopen, some may find themselves in a hybrid working environment where you can work either at […]

IR35 for Construction

IR35 for construction

General overview of IR35 The off payroll rules known as IR35 used to clamp down on tax and NI avoidance from people working through limited companies, has undertaken some important changes over the last few years. One sector that must adapt accordingly is the construction sector. This article shall serve an IR35 for dummies approach […]

Could Brexit mean a skill shortage? Here is what to do

brexit skills shortage

Will Brexit mean you be facing a skills shortage? The Immigration Act 2020 became written into law this month November 2020, subsequently the new UK Immigration Points Based System will certainly come into law from 1st January 2021. Organisations will therefore require a sponsor licence to recruit and recruit any individual from outside Great Britain, […]