Ryanair’s “Jab & Go” Advert has been ruled misleading and banned by the ASA following 2500 complaints – one of the most complained about ads last year. The Advertising Standards Agency investigated the ad shown at Christmas time, which suggested …
New Coronavirus Regulations Create £1000 plus fine for employers knowingly allowing self isolating employees to attend work
Warning to Employers re Coronavirus and Self Isolation ⚠️ 🚨 It is now an offence for an employer knowingly to allow a worker who should be self isolating to attend the place of work during the isolation period. The latest …
Employers Using Coronavirus as Cover For Sacking Employees
A week or so ago, I wrote a blog post over on my site Settlement Agreement Solicitor entitled “British Airways to Make up to 12,000 Workers Redundant”. In Today’s The Times, they report that British Airways are “using coronavirus as …
Business Interruption Insurance: A guide for small business
What is and isn’t covered by business interruption insurance? Business Interruption Insurance is something at the forefront of small business owners minds now right, facing closures due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and Government enforced lockdown. Many people are turning to …
Employees, Coronavirus and Holidays – Your Questions Answered
Employees and workers in the UK get a minimum of 5.6 weeks holiday. Taking holiday is important because it allows people to rest and keep physically and mentally healthy. There are currently a number of situations happening in the UK; …
COVID-19 guidance for employees and employers
The Government has released three new guidance notes online: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19 – although expect the guidance to be updated regularly. COVID-19 Guidance for Employers The Government Guide is: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-covid-19 It sets out things that all Employers should know and be doing …
Coronavirus – a Free Home Working Policy
Given the rapid changes in the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, it seems likely that companies may be asked/forced by the Government to accommodate home working to contain the spread of infection. Update: on 16th March 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged …
Do I have to pay Sick Pay if an Employee is off work because of Coronavirus COVID-19
Q: Do you have to pay sick pay if an Employee is off work because of Coronavirus?
A: Unless they have received written notice to self-isolate, you do not need to pay employees SSP. However, your contract may require you to pay full pay.