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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.
3rd March 2021 Chancellors Budget – 3rd March 2021
Find out how the Chancellors Budget on 3rd March 2021 might affect your business, and how the new budget might affect your employees.
2nd March 2021 National Minimum Wage shock headline (Or is it?)
The Government has released a list of companies who have committed National Minimum Wage breaches - but are these breaches always intentional?
1st March 2021 How to avoid discrimination in the workplace
Worried about the prospect of a workplace discrimination claim? Prevention is the way forward. Here are some practical steps to take.
24th February 2021 Uber decision: The history and the future
We look at the history of Uber vs Aslam case, including similar claims, and what this means for gig economy workers moving forward.
24th February 2021 What is indirect discrimination?
Indirect discrimination occurs when a PCP is put into place which could put those with a certain protected characteristic at a disadvantage.
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.
22nd February 2021 What is Positive Discrimination In The Workplace?
Positive discrimination is giving preferential treatment to people with a protected characteristic rather than due to their suitability.
19th February 2021 MAD-HR has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award!
We are thrilled and honoured that MAD-HR has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award. FeeFo is an independent seal of excellence.
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.
4th February 2021 What is workplace bullying and how can it be tackled?
1 in 4 employees experience workplace bullying. In this blog post, we look at the consequences of bullying and how to deal with it effectively.
3rd February 2021 How will your appraisal process reflect the challenges of the last 12 months?
Working on your appraisal process should be an ongoing task for your business, especially in light of COVID. Here are our tips.
28th January 2021 Statutory Payments 2021/22
The government have confirmed the statutory rates for 2021 to 2022. We have prepared this useful summary for you.
28th January 2021 Communication is key to employee engagement
Read our top tips for keeping your employees engaged so they are fully supportive of the goals and values of your business.
27th January 2021 The Business Lens Strategy: How HR can support your business’ growth
We look at the Business Lens Strategy as an approach to discovering how HR fits into your business, and how it can encourage growth.
21st January 2021 Maternity Leave & Maternity Allowance: Questions Answered
Maternity Allowance is a payment made by the government to those who are not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay from their employer.
21st January 2021 What is Bereavement Leave?
Bereavement Leave is time that an employee can take off following the death of a loved one. Find out more about entitlements here.
15th January 2021 What is Compassionate Leave?
Compassionate or Bereavement Leave is time that an employee can take off work after the death of a loved one.
15th January 2021 What Is Garden Leave? A Guide for Employers
We explore exactly what Garden Leave actually is, its benefits and some areas to consider when enforcing it.
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