by Gary Woosey | Dec 21, 2021 | Covid-19
As of 17 December 2021, there has been a temporary shift to the self-certification period regarding Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The change is another measure taken in response to the emergence of Omicron. It aims to provide temporary relief for GPs, to concentrate their...
by Gary Woosey | Oct 6, 2021 | Covid-19
As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), otherwise known as the furlough scheme, ended on 30 September 2021, October marks the last month in which employers will need to handle the related claims. What dates shall employers be aware of? 14 October 2021 is the...
by Gary Woosey | Sep 30, 2021 | Covid-19
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), or furlough, closes at the end of September and has benefited millions of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government subsidising wages has helped to preserve businesses, retain jobs and make sure skills were not...
by Gary Woosey | Sep 14, 2021 | Covid-19
As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) since its launch last year. The initiative –...
by Gary Woosey | Aug 16, 2021 | Covid-19
Due to the ongoing staff shortages caused by the pandemic, UK restaurants have had to increase employee wages to entice chefs and waiters – which could mean higher prices for customers. According to recent data, four of the biggest UK restaurant chains have...
by Gary Woosey | Aug 10, 2021 | Covid-19
A recent report on the latest business trends suggests that despite the surge of hiring among UK firms in July, the lack of working employees could still threaten the UK’s economic recovery. These staff shortages are a result of Brexit and pandemic-related factors,...
