Are you confused with the updated Public Health Covid Guidance ?
Read what the latest Public Health guidance means for your business The guidance appears therefore to be quite confusing. On the one hand COVID safety measures are no longer required for the majority of businesses, but on the other the guidance to self-isolate has been significantly widened. This leaves employers in a real bind as […]
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 […]
So, what can employers do to lower the risk the virus poses to their staff as we move into this next phase of the pandemic?
After Friday 1st April, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are being advised to “try to” stay at home and avoid contact with other people for five days, which is when they are most infectious. Those who are positive, or have symptoms, and need to leave home will be urged to wear masks, avoid […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Exclusive January Sale
It’s the New Year and to celebrate new beginnings we like to give our Clients and potential new Clients some fabulous exclusive January Sale Offers Environmental Services Environmental Services Existing Clients Environmental Policy – £150.00 + VAT Normally £300.00 + VAT Sustainability Policy Statement – £50.00 + VAT Normally £100.00 + VAT Environmental Audit – […]
Points of frustration for HR during COVID-19
Points of frustration for HR during COVID-19 XpertHR Survey Results 2021 The response of the HR community to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been to put people first, while also supporting business continuity during exceptional circumstances. It is unsurprising then, that wellbeing tops the priority poll for the profession for the coming year, coupled with […]