Employees on maternity leave have special protections which employers should be aware of as they make key workforce decisions in the coming months.

Employers’ contribution to the wages of workers on the scheme significantly reduced.

Health and Safety Executive guidance includes advice on supporting vulnerable workers and first aid cover during the pandemic

As a remote education offering is soon to become a legal requirement, a reminder that safeguarding duties persist.

Key considerations for employers dealing with requests to work differently in the context of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

This is an attempt to make it easier for people to record their final wishes whilst continuing to protect the elderly and the vulnerable.

Employers must fund at least 55% of normal wages if claiming under the new scheme.

What are the legal considerations for school leaders?

Government minister says HMRC is working on planning assumption of 5-10% error and fraud rate.

Is your school discriminating against pupils with disabilities because of Covid-19 risks?

As covid restrictions flux and local lockdowns increase, agile governance is ever more important. What does this mean for schools and academy trusts?

The House of Commons Treasury Committee has taken evidence from a panel of tax experts on its inquiry called “Tax after Coronavirus”.

Following lockdown and the phased and full opening of schools, we look at the importance of ensuring your contracts are up-to-date.

Key changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and how to calculate termination payments for furloughed staff.

Employers cannot claim the Job Retention Bonus where the employee is under notice of termination of employment before 1 February 2021.

Some key legal considerations for employers carrying out formal consultation processes.

We answer the questions most asked by our clients about the recently announced Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday.

Plans include a Job Retention Bonus for employers who keep on furloughed staff and opportunities for young people.

Complaints continue to be received by HMRC about possible furlough fraud by employers.

We consider the ICO’s guidance for organisations conducting testing of employees and provide practical advice for complying with data protection law.

What are the implications of monitoring employee communications in the current crisis?

New Government guidance on flexible furlough published and new HMRC enforcement powers announced

Some of your questions answered.

With new quarantine rules in force, can employers exercise control over where an employee goes on holiday or whether they go on holiday at all?

The importance of keeping your Will updated and letting people know where it is.

The history of the trade union movement evidences the impact unions have had on protecting the health, safety and welfare of staff.

Government outlines changes to the Job Retention Scheme to take place between July and October 2020.

Important considerations for employers who have decided to furlough staff

Our CLH team held a virtual social in May, the theme of which was what the future holds for the sector, in the aftermath of the Covid-19 epidemic.

We look here at whether schools and academy trusts must comply with DfE guidance on the phased wider opening of schools from 1 June 2020.

Employers face potential exposure to claims where furlough results in a reduction in pay.

How can charities ensure they continue to be financially sustainable during the Covid-19 pandemic?

We summarise here the key elements of the phased wider opening of schools from 1 June 2020, announced by the Government on 11 May 2020.

How can employers avoid discrimination during the Covid-19 crisis?

What happens next? Here are our recommended steps.

Further emergency measures are to be introduced to protect tenants from landlords 'aggressively' pursuing rent arrears.

We consider important steps to take in this lock down period in relation to your property insurance.

As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme goes live, HMRC provides helpful guidance on calculating claims.

We consider the application of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to rural businesses and other Covid-19 related concerns affecting the sector.

We look here at the changes to admissions appeals procedures being introduced by the DfE in response to Covid-19.

What issues does Covid-19 present in the estate planning context?

We share with you some of the most frequently asked questions relating to COVID19 and data protection issues.

15 April 2020

The Government has further clarified some details of the Job Retention Scheme.

For charities and social enterprises.

This article addresses some of the types of insurance potentially relevant during the current COVID-19 pandemic and related effects on businesses.

Executing contracts during the Covid-19 pandemic.

We look here at the DfE guidance, published today, on school funding for the exceptional costs associated with Covid-19.

The Government has clarified some details of the Job Retention Scheme.

With schools closed, exams cancelled and new guidance issued on almost a daily basis schools are adapting quickly to deal with the current crisis.

Many independent schools are facing extremely difficult decisions in the light of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Active risk management is a key duty of charity trustees. The Covid-19 pandemic is an example of a risk arising.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued a series of guidance notes regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK pension schemes.

The Covid-19 pandemic is a "black swan" event and lockdown, social distancing and self isolation are the immediate consequences for individuals.

Many employers are facing extremely difficult decisions in the light of the Covid-19 restrictions and are working hard to find solutions.

The law offers contracting parties limited relief from contracts when they become difficult or impossible to perform.

Charities and social enterprises are grappling with how to manage meetings in this new era of working life.

An update for charities and social enterprises.

In these uncertain and unsettling days we are all being forced to consider difficult issues.

Employers need to consider how they will adapt to make sure policies and procedures are applied appropriately during the current circumstances.

Scheme is open to all employers but those receiving continuing public funding to cover wage costs are not expected to use the scheme.

We look here at the precise terms of the Government announcement and the options open to special schools.

Advice for employers on how to approach coronavirus and related employment issues