Changes to COVID-19 testing in England from 1 April

Symptomatic testing Symptomatic testing in high-risk settings, where infection can spread rapidly among people who may be at higher risk of serious illness, remains important to ensure that COVID-19 is detected as quickly as possible. This is to help minimise the number and impact of outbreaks to protect those who are most vulnerable. Free tests […]

New driving law makes almost all mobile phone and device use illegal

[av_image src=’https://cravensafetyservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/car-gf6f01177a_1920-1500×630.jpg’ attachment=’14290′ attachment_size=’featured_large’ copyright=” caption=” styling=” align=’center’ font_size=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ hover=” appearance=” link=” target=” title_attr=” alt_attr=” lazy_loading=’disabled’ id=” custom_class=” av_element_hidden_in_editor=’0′ av_uid=’av-l16d3pq8′ admin_preview_bg=”] From today (the 25th of March 2022), it is now illegal to use a handheld mobile phone or handheld device while driving under virtually any circumstance. It’s illegal to hold […]

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NLW & NMW Rates 2022

The NLW and NMW rates from 1 April 2022 are: Rate from April 2022 Current rate (April 2021 to March 2022) Increase National Living Wage £9.50 £8.91 6.6% 21-22 Year Old Rate £9.18 £8.36 9.8% 18-20 Year Old Rate £6.83 £6.56 4.1% 16-17 Year Old Rate £4.81 £4.62 4.1% Apprentice Rate £4.81 £4.30 11.9% Accommodation […]

Right to Work (RTW) Checks – Advice & Guidance

The Home Office updated its Coronavirus (COVID-19): right to work check guidance on 22 February 2022 – extending the end date for the temporary adjusted right to work checks from 5 April 2022 to 30 September 2022 (inclusive). What are the adjusted measures? The adjusted measures that were originally published on 30 March 2020 and […]

Working Safely through Covid-19 – Updated Advice & Guidance

Businesses and other organisations Businesses and other organisations – Covid Update Employers and businesses have taken significant steps over the pandemic to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 within their settings. The Government has lifted the majority of legal requirements on businesses, and continues to provide ‘Working Safely’ guidance setting out the steps that employers can take to […]

MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)

I am so super proud today to announce that I am now a qualified MHFA (Mental Health First Aider), 1 of 100 that The Jordan Legacy CIC and Steve Phillip will achieve as part of their 2021 / 22 Campaign   A Huge Thank you to Tara Powell Our Fabulous Facilitator; and the Super Supportive […]

2022 Employment Law Changes

1. 2022 Employment Law Changes: Rate Changes The 2022 employment law changes will include the usual set of rate changes and these will take effect in April 2022. They include the following:- The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Shared Parental Pay, Adoption Pay, Maternity Allowance, and Statutory […]

Is Your Business Compliant?

We talk about; Your Legal  Responsibilities A Contract of Employment Legal & Statutory Company Policies Recommended Policies Staff Handbook HR Software Contract of Employment  It is not a legal requirement to provide employees with an employment contract. However, employees and workers must be provided with a ‘Written Statement of Employment Particulars’ that includes required information […]