Coronavirus
As we continue to learn more about the Coronavirus and its long-term effects, businesses need to stay up-to-date on the latest information.
Due to the complex nature of Covid-19, there is a lot of information online; we filter this information and explain how it will impact your business and your employees.
Recommended Reading in Coronavirus
These are the articles relating to Coronavirus that are popular on the MAD-HR website.
Latest Coronavirus articles
5th September 2022 Rewriting employee contracts with ‘Covid hindsight’. What to consider & include
With many legal and social changes over the last year, our way of working has changed. Is it time to think about rewriting employee contracts?
20th June 2022 Hybrid Working – is it right for your business?
Hybrid working is here, but is it really the future of work? We look at what hybrid working is and how to get it to work in your business.
3rd May 2022 The furlough scheme may be over, but HMRC action means CJRS claims should still be high on your agenda
Karen Foster, Tax Director / Global Employer Services at BDO writes for MAD-HR about double checking CJRS claims made to HMRC.
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20th December 2021 Emergency legislation passed on SSP
New temporary legislation has been passed to increase the period of time that an employee can be off work sick without a medical note.
29th November 2021 What does the new Covid variant mean for employers?
With several cases of the Omicron variant identified in the UK, what do employers need to do next to prepare?
6th September 2021 The final countdown to furlough
The furlough scheme comes to an end in September 2021. Here's are the latest updates regarding claims, fraud and more.
11th August 2021 COP9: What to do when HMRC come calling
Chris George, Tax Manager at Scrutton Bland explains what happens in a tax investigation following a COP9 letter.
5th August 2021 What right do you have to check an employee’s COVID vaccine status?
Can employers demand to be told the Covid vaccination status of their employees? The ICO has set out a very clear position on this.
27th July 2021 The end of furlough is coming – are you ready?
What should business owners and employers be doing to prepare themselves for the end of the furlough scheme in September 2021?
16th July 2021 Annual leave and the COVID implication
Many staff will feel they’ve ‘missed out’ on holiday over the last year due to COVID. How might you approach this year’s holiday leave?
19th May 2021 Hospitality restart
For hospitality staff returning to work after lockdown, the next few months may prove tougher than usual. Here are 5 tips for your business.
27th April 2021 Return to work after COVID-19 Toolkit
Find out what is contained in the MAD-HR 'Return to work after COVID-19' Toolkit and how getting the toolkit can help your business.
12th April 2021 Coming out of Lockdown – case studies
As we progress through the government’s ‘roadmap’ of exiting lockdown, we’ve been catching up with some of our clients to look at the changes
3rd March 2021 Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) Changes Effective 1st July 2021
Here are the details relating the changes to the furlough scheme as announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak on 3rd March 2021.
23rd February 2021 Step-by-step plan to ease restrictions in England
The Government has announced its plan to move England out of lockdown in four stages. We look at the stages and what it means for employers.
11th February 2021 Can I insist on my employees having the COVID vaccine?
As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out across the UK, we look at whether employers can insist upon their staff having the vaccine.
11th February 2021 Using COVID-19 rapid testing in your business
Businesses can now register to order COVID-19 tests for employees who cannot work from home. Find out what this means for you.
17th December 2020 Furlough Scheme extended to 30 April 2021
Find out how the latest changes to the furlough scheme might affect your employees, and your business beyond March 2021.
1st December 2020 How to claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme?
CJRS Grant How to apply. A step by step guide on how to complete your submission for employers by MAD-HR in Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk
14th November 2020 CJRS – Updated guidance and new Treasury Direction
Read the latest CJRS furlough guidance and a corresponding Treasury Direction which were published on 13 November 2020.
If you are looking for reliable information about the coronavirus, contact MAD-HR today. We can provide you with expert advice and support to keep your business running smoothly during this time of uncertainty.
The impact of Coronavirus on businesses
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, businesses worldwide face an unprecedented challenge. From supply chain disruptions to employee shortages to decreased demand, companies struggle to stay afloat. The MAD-HR Coronavirus Hub explores the impact of Covid-19 on businesses and offers strategies for coping with the impact of the virus.
Business owners need to be aware of the changing landscape and be prepared to adapt as necessary. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to changes in employee engagement, and businesses need to be responsive to stay ahead. For example, early on in the pandemic, many businesses shifted quickly to allowing employees to work from home. Homeworking presented a new set of challenges that many business owners may not have foreseen. Moving forward, evolving issues like long covid and how to manage team members who have tested positive also need to be considered.
By staying up-to-date on the latest information and taking proactive steps, business owners can help keep their businesses running during these challenging times.
Contact MAD-HR via our contact page to find out how to react to the unexpected challenges and opportunities of Covid-19.
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