On 1st October 2020, the UK government introduced a scheme enabling NHS and social care sector workers to claim a refund on the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). While migrants will still have to pay the surcharge upfront, they will be able…
The Government has introduced new laws, set out in the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Coronavirus, Calculation of a Week’s Pay) Regulations 2020 SI 2020/814, designed to protect employees who are currently furloughed and to prevent them from being short-changed in a…
On 8 July 2020, Rishi Sunak announced the Government’s ‘Plan for Jobs’ which introduced several new measures that the Government plans to implement to help rebuild the UK’s economy following the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic has greatly impacted the UK’s economy…
Applications for breach of sanctions, prior to Denton v TH White Limited [2014], often suffered harsh decisions and unjust consequences. The judgment in Denton manifests a more proportionate and just consideration of applications for breach of sanctions, encouraging parties to co-operate and address minor…
Guidance for EmployersAs the Government provides increasing indications that the UK will start to exit lockdown shortly, it is time for businesses to prepare for the weeks and months that lie ahead by considering health and safety practices, facilitating the…
The Government announced yesterday evening that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for all NHS and care workers who have come to the UK from overseas would be scrapped as soon as possible. Doctors, nurses and paramedics had already been granted…
On 20 April 2020, HMRC announced that the online portal to apply for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the “Scheme”) is now up and running. As of yesterday, employers can now apply for direct cash grants under the scheme through…
In March, the Chancellor announced his plans to support employers and employees to endure both the immediate and long-term effects of COVID-19. In the uncertain economic climate, the key focus for employers over the coming months is going to be on keeping costs to a…
On 15 April 2020, the Government published its fourth iteration of its guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the “Scheme”) with updates on individuals eligible for the Scheme and a new qualification date, which has now changed from 28…
In March, the Chancellor announced his plans to support employers and employees to endure both the immediate and long-term effects of COVID-19. In the uncertain economic climate, the key focus for employers over the coming months is going to be on keeping costs to a…