The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) intends to launch a new statutory Code of Practice that hopes to address concerns with fire and rehire tactics.The introduction of this new Code of Practice is somewhat in response to the...

As of the 6th of April 2022, an additional version of the fit note (otherwise known as a statement of fitness or sickness certificate) has been introduced to remove the need for a signature box.These forms will not require the Doctor’s signature, only...

A further extension to using the GOV.UK digital right to work checksDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the government made changes to the process for conducting right to work checks on prospective employees.These checks, which were previously carried out as...

National Insurance contributions in April 2022. What do employers need to know?The HMRC is encouraging employers to notify their workers of a temporary increase in National Insurance that is being introduced in April 2022.From Wednesday 6th April 2022...

Outlining the key changes to employment laws for April 2022In early April of 2022, we saw plenty of changes to the compensation limits and other statutory payments/entitlements for employees.As an employer, it is important to make sure you’re well-informed...

The mass dismissal of 800 UK staff has received widespread attention from the media and has garnered criticism from many who claim that the actions taken by the Company were callous, shameful, and potentially even illegal.P&O Ferries made the dismissal...