HSE covid checks

HSE covid checks

The HSE has engaged with contractors to carry out compliance spot checks to see if businesses are following coronavirus rules.They are checking that businesses are adhering to the covid government guidance so checking that staff are wearing face coverings, hand...
Returning to work concerns

Returning to work concerns

For those employees who have been following government guidelines and are working from home, there may be worries about returning to the workplace once restrictions are lifted or simply because you need them back in.But what do you do if staff refuse to return to the...
Bank holidays and furlough

Bank holidays and furlough

Whilst for some of us this feels like groundhog day, questions are arising again on what to do with bank holidays during furlough.The furlough scheme is currently due to end on 30 April 2021 but Good Friday and Easter Monday fall on the 2nd and 5th April.You have two...
Furlough Updates

Furlough Updates

Clarification on notice periods and furloughWe have had a number of questions recently due to the change in policy on whether furlough can be claimed for notice pay.November 2020 was the last month when you could claim for a furloughed employee terminated and serving...
What is furlough? Q & A

What is furlough? Q & A

With the Pandemic continuing, many businesses continue to utilise the Government’s furlough scheme so now is a good time to remind ourselves of the principles of the scheme.What is furlough?The furlough scheme allows businesses to apply for a furlough grant of up to...