The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 are now in effect (Monday 28 September 2020). They set out mandatory periods for self-isolation, and a duty to notify the[…]
The Government has published a factsheet explaining how the new Job Support Scheme works. The Job Support Scheme was announced yesterday by Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer as[…]
The following joint statement has been issued by Susan Clews (Chief Executive, Acas), Dame Carolyn Fairbairn (Director-General, CBI) and Frances O’Grady (General-Secretary, TUC), to help businesses and workers[…]
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter demonstrations, there is increased momentum in addressing racial inequalities at work. But this is against a backdrop of significant and long-standing barriers[…]
Although lockdown is generally easing across the country, government guidance advises people to continue to work from home if possible. Meanwhile the media is reporting that some employers are deciding[…]
What is a Settlement Agreement? A Settlement Agreement is a legally binding agreement between an employee and an employer setting out the terms that have been agreed to resolve an[…]
The National Insurance Fund will cover these amounts (provided the relevant conditions are all met) up to the limits set in the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Pensions[…]
The Government’s coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS) has helped many employers keep their staff. But, the winding down of the CJRS and the grim economic forecast mean that employers may[…]
Breach of Confidentiality Clause did not entitle employer to default on payments under a Settlement Agreement
LATEST NEWS May 18, 2020
In the recent case of Duchy Farm Kennels Ltd v Steels, the High Court decided that a former employee’s breach of a confidentiality clause in a settlement agreement did not[…]
COVID-19 furlough scheme update and key risks for employers As the lockdown continues, the Government has extended access to its coronavirus job retention scheme and employers are settling in to[…]