Sick pay
Statutory sick pay uplift criticised as ‘miserly’
Unions have criticised the government for increasing statutory sick pay by a ‘miserly’ 50p per week.
April 2021 employment law changes: five things for HR to do
An annual update on the changes to employment law that are happening in April 2021 – IR35, national living wage, statutory pay rates...
Vulnerable workers won’t need to shield from 1 April
Employees currently 'shielding' will be able to return to the workplace next month, but should still work from home where possible.
Extra 1.7 million clinically vulnerable people told to shield
New research has led to an extension of the numbers who need to shield; TUC urges employers to support shielding workers.
Watchdog urged to scrutinise equality impact of pandemic response
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been urged to investigate alleged equality failings in the government’s response to...
Pay care workers in full when sick, urges union
Care workers are resorting to taking annual leave if they fall sick rather than be paid £96 a week statutory sick pay.
Chancellor unveils more financial support for lockdown-hit firms
Retail, hospitality and leisure businesses will be able to apply for one-off grants of up to £9,000 per property, in...
Gig economy: Just Eat offers couriers better terms
Food delivery company Just Eat has announced it will offer couriers pay by the hour rather than per job in...
Self-isolating workers should have access to furlough
The government should use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to encourage more workers to self-isolate and help people to...
April 2021 statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay rates published
The government has published the proposed statutory rates for maternity pay, paternity pay, shared parental pay, adoption pay, parental bereavement...
Ireland: Four changes for HR and payroll teams in 2021
As HR and payroll teams in the Republic of Ireland prepare for the new tax year, Personnel Today looks at...
Staff at a Zizzi restaurant allegedly worked despite Covid fears
A branch of Zizzi near Bristol was temporarily closed after staff allegedly continuing to work despite potentially having Covid.
Top 10 HR questions September 2020: Testing, Brexit and redundancy
As the number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases rose in the last month, employers have been asking questions about testing for...
Mind the disability gap: why small business must not be a no-go area for occupational health
Small businesses are often thought of as something of a no-go area for occupational health provision and support – not...
Self-isolation, testing and SSP: employers’ questions answered
The UK may be on the cusp of a second coronavirus wave. Results from a population based study suggested the...
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