The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which allows employers to recover certain wage costs for employees that have been furloughed seems to be constantly evolving which perhaps is not surprising given that this is the first time that such assistance has…
From April 6 2020, employers will need to comply with some key changes that are coming into force, including changes to written statements of terms and conditions, the introduction of parental bereavement leave and pay, changes to the law on…
The world has changed significantly over the last few weeks and businesses are facing huge challenges in coping with the effects of COVID 19. Schools have shut, businesses have closed and people have had to self-isolate. This has put pressure…
Businesses across the UK and the globe are facing an unprecedent situation because of Covid-19 and we wanted to provide an update for all our clients and colleagues on what this means for you, and how we can continue to…
Matt Jenkin, Moorcrofts Employment Partner will speak at the next Howden Employee Benefits and Wellbeing, Employment Seminar on Friday 6 March 2020 at the historical Trinity House, Tower Hill, London. The aim of the seminar is to help employers navigate…
Employers need to be aware of important changes to contracts of employment that are coming into force from 6 April 2020. At first glance, employers may not realise the impact which the changes could have on the contracts of employment…
Veganism has become a lot more popular in recent years and much more “mainstream,” with vegan options available at most restaurants and supermarkets. According to a recent survey of 1000 vegan employees, nearly half say that they feel that they…
On Tuesday 26 November, Matt Jenkin had the privilege of speaking at the Howden employment seminar at the British Museum in London. For those that were unable to make the seminar, Matt has provided a brief overview of the event…
In recent news, the British-born Chief Executive of McDonald’s, has been dismissed for being in a relationship with another employee of the U.S fast food giant. He was based in the USA, he is divorced and the relationship was consensual,…
Whilst the Summer of Employment Law Consultation is unlikely to live in the memory like the Summer of Love, it is certainly an accurate description for those looking at how the employment law landscape is likely to change and impact…
Employment law is constantly changing and keeping up with those changes can be a constant challenge for businesses. Whether it’s getting ready for the changes implementing the Government’s Good Work plan, understanding the very latest on how employers should be…
In Poland this week, a branch of Ikea is facing a public backlash for dismissing an employee for anti-LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender) comments. Poland’s conservative government is claiming Ikea may have broken the law by discriminating against Catholics. …